type

• Nom désignant une catégorie, une classe ou une variété d'objets partageant des caractéristiques communes. Il peut aussi renvoyer à un genre ou à une espèce particulière, ainsi qu'à un type idéal ou exemplaire.

A noun referring to a category, class, or kind of things that share common characteristics.

1. Category or classA1formal

   A category of things or people having common characteristics.

   Type (catégorie ou classe)

   • What type of music do you like?
   • This type of flower grows best in shade.
   • There are many types of birds in the forest.

   Synonymesbreedcategoryclassformgenreilkkindmakemannernaturesortspeciesstripestylevariety

2. Printed charactersB1formal

   Letters or characters that are printed or written.

   Caractères d'imprimerie

   • The document was printed in a small type.
   • She prefers reading books with larger type.
   • The type on the sign was too small to read.

   Synonymesletteringprinttypeface

3. Kind of personA2informal

   A person of a particular character or nature.

   Type de personne

   • He's not the type to give up easily.
   • She's the adventurous type who loves traveling.
   • I'm not the type who enjoys large parties.

   Synonymescastdescriptionilkkidneykindmoldsortstampstripetemperament

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'écrire du texte à l'aide d'un clavier ou d'une machine, ou pour classer quelque chose par catégories.

A verb used to indicate the act of writing using a keyboard or machine, or to classify something into a category.

1. Write using a keyboardA1formal

   To write or input text by pressing keys on a typewriter, computer keyboard, or mobile device.

   taper (à la machine / au clavier)

   • She can type very fast on her laptop.
   • Please type your name and address in the form.
   • He typed a long email to his manager.

   Synonymesenterinputkeykeyboardpunch intap out

2. Classify or categorizeB2formal

   To determine the category or group to which something belongs.

   Classer ou catégoriser

   • The doctor typed the patient's blood sample.
   • Scientists typed the new species based on its DNA.
   • The software automatically types the files by format.

   Synonymescategorizeclassclassifygradegrouplabelpigeonholeranksort