trim

• Décrit quelque chose de soigné, propre et bien en ordre ; s'utilise aussi pour une personne mince et en forme.

Describes something that is neat, smart, and in good order; also used to describe a person who is slim and fit.

1. Thin and fitB1formal

   Having a slim, healthy, and athletic body shape.

   svelte et en forme

   • She keeps herself trim by exercising daily.
   • He has a trim figure from years of swimming.
   • The athlete maintained a trim physique throughout the season.

   Synonymesfitleanslenderslimsveltetonedwiry

   Antonymeschubbyfatflabbyobeseoverweightplump

2. Neat and orderlyB1formal

   Characterized by order, neatness, and freedom from disorder, especially for places.

   bien ordonné, soigné

   • The garden was kept trim and tidy.
   • Her desk is always trim and organized.
   • They maintain a trim and well-kept house.

   Synonymesneatorderlyshipshapesmartsprucetidyuncluttered

   Antonymesdisorderlymessyslipshodslovenlyunkemptuntidy

3. Smart in appearanceB2formal

   Neat, smart, and well-groomed in appearance.

   d'apparence soignée

   • He looked trim in his new suit.
   • The soldiers stood trim and upright in their uniforms.
   • She always appears trim and polished at work.

   Synonymescrispdapperneatsmartsnappysprucetidy

   Antonymesdisheveledmessyscruffyslatternlyslovenlyunkemptuntidy

4. Severely simple in designC1formal

   Having a clean, simple, and unadorned design or line.

   sobre, dépouillé

   • The building has a trim, modern architectural style.
   • Her dress was trim and elegant, with no unnecessary details.
   • The interior design is trim and minimalist.

   Synonymesausterebarecleanplainseveresimplesparestarkunadorned

   Antonymesbaroquedecoratedelaboratefancyflamboyantgaudyornateostentatious

• Nom désignant l'état d'ordre et de propreté, un ornement décoratif ajouté aux vêtements, l'orientation d'un avion en vol, ou l'action de couper quelque chose à la taille ou à la forme voulues.

A noun referring to a state of neatness and order, a decorative addition to clothing, the orientation of an aircraft in flight, or the act of cutting something to the desired size or shape.

1. State of arrangement or appearanceB1formal

   A condition of being neat, orderly, and well-prepared.

   état d'ordre et de propreté

   • The garden is in good trim after the spring cleanup.
   • He keeps his car in perfect trim.
   • The house was in excellent trim for the party.

   Synonymesconditionfettlefitnessformkilterorderreadinessshapestate

   Antonymeschaosclutterdisarraydisordermessuntidiness

2. Decoration or adornment on a garmentB2formal

   An ornamental addition, such as lace, braid, or piping, used to decorate clothing or fabric.

   garniture de vêtement

   • The dress had gold trim around the collar.
   • She added a lace trim to the hem of her skirt.
   • The jacket's trim was made of leather.

   Synonymesadornmentappliquebraiddecorationedgingembellishmentlaceornamentationpipingtrimming

3. Aircraft attitudeC1formal

   The orientation of an aircraft in flight when it is allowed to maintain its own attitude without control input.

   Stabilisation en tangage (avion)

   • The pilot adjusted the trim for level flight.
   • The aircraft's trim was set for a gentle descent.
   • Proper trim reduces pilot fatigue on long flights.

   Synonymesbalanceequilibrium

4. Cutting down to desired size or shapeB1formal

   The act of cutting something to make it smaller, neater, or more suitable.

   Action de couper à la taille ou à la forme souhaitée

   • The barber gave him a quick trim.
   • She needs a trim for her overgrown hedge.
   • A trim of the document removed unnecessary sections.

   Synonymesclippingcutparingpruningshearingsnippingtrimming

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de couper les parties superflues ou irrégulières de quelque chose afin de le rendre net ou de lui donner la taille ou la forme voulue.

A verb used to indicate the act of cutting away the excess or irregular parts of something to make it neat or of the required size or shape.

1. Cut or reduce sizeB1formal

   To cut away the outer or unwanted parts of something to make it neater or smaller.

   Tailler, couper

   • She trimmed the edges of the paper with scissors.
   • He trimmed his beard before the interview.
   • The gardener trimmed the overgrown bushes.

   Synonymesclipcropcutcut backpareprunereduceshaveshorten

   Antonymesaugmentenlargeexpandextendlengthen

2. Decorate or adornB2formal

   To add decorative elements to something, often for a festive or aesthetic purpose.

   Décorer, orner

   • They trimmed the Christmas tree with lights and ornaments.
   • The dress was trimmed with lace along the hem.
   • She trimmed the cake with fresh berries and mint.

   Synonymesadornbeautifybedeckdeckdecorateembellishfestoongarnishornament

3. Reduce or cut downB2formal

   To make something smaller or less in amount, often to save money or resources.

   Réduire, diminuer

   • The company trimmed its budget by cutting unnecessary expenses.
   • He trimmed his spending on luxury items.
   • We need to trim the workforce to stay profitable.

   Synonymescurtailcutcut backdecreasediminishpareprunereduceretrenchslash

   Antonymesaugmentboostenlargeexpandextendincreaseraiseswell

4. Adjust aircraft controlsC1formal

   To adjust the control surfaces of an aircraft to maintain stable flight without constant manual input.

   régler (les commandes de vol)

   • The pilot trimmed the plane for level flight.
   • He trimmed the elevators to reduce the need for constant pressure on the yoke.
   • Properly trimming the aircraft improves fuel efficiency.

   Synonymesadjustbalanceset

5. Maintain flight equilibriumC1formal

   To be in a state of aerodynamic balance during flight, requiring minimal control input.

   Être en équilibre aérodynamique

   • The aircraft trimmed perfectly after the adjustment.
   • The plane trimmed itself automatically using the autopilot system.
   • The pilot checked that the aircraft trimmed correctly before engaging autopilot.

   Synonymesbalance

6. Decorate foodB2formal

   To add edible garnishes to a dish for visual appeal.

   Décorer un plat

   • The chef trimmed the plate with a sprig of parsley.
   • She trimmed the dessert with chocolate shavings.
   • The dish was trimmed with edible flowers for a beautiful presentation.

   Synonymesadorndecoratedressembellishgarnish

   Antonymesbarestrip

Variantes phrasaltrim down