uncut

• Décrit quelque chose qui n'a pas été coupé, raccourci ou édité ; dans le contexte des pierres précieuses, signifie brut ou non poli.

Describes something that has not been cut, shortened, or edited; in the context of gems, it means not shaped or polished.

1. Not trimmed or shortenedB1formal

   Describes something that has not been cut, trimmed, or shortened.

   non coupé, non rogné

   • He wore his hair long and uncut.
   • The uncut grass in the garden looked wild.
   • She preferred uncut gemstones for their natural beauty.

   Synonymescompleteentireunabridgedunexpurgateduntrimmedwhole

   Antonymescutshortenedtrimmed

2. Uncut vegetationB1formal

   Used for grass or plants that have not been cut down with a tool or machine.

   non coupé (végétation)

   • The meadow was full of uncut wildflowers.
   • They left the lawn uncut for the summer.
   • Uncut hay is often used for animal bedding.

   Synonymesunmown

   Antonymesclippedcutmowntrimmed

3. Unshaped materialB2formal

   Not shaped or refined by cutting or trimming.

   non taillé, brut

   • The sculptor worked with an uncut block of marble.
   • Uncut diamonds are valued for their raw form.
   • He bought an uncut piece of wood for carving.

   Synonymesrawroughunfinishedunrefined

   Antonymescutrefinedshapedtrimmed

4. Book pages joinedC1formal

   Describes pages of a book that are still joined at the fore edge, requiring cutting to be opened.

   Non coupé (livre)

   • The antique book had uncut pages, indicating it was never read.
   • Collectors value first editions with uncut edges.
   • He carefully opened the uncut pages with a knife.

   Synonymesunopened

   Antonymescut

5. Not cut at allA2formal

   Simply meaning something has not been cut in any way.

   non coupé

   • The uncut rope was still coiled on the floor.
   • She served an uncut loaf of bread at the table.
   • The uncut fabric was stored in a roll.

   Synonymesintactunclippeduntrimmedwhole

   Antonymescuttrimmed

6. Complete or full-lengthB2informal

   Refers to a film, book, or recording that is presented in its entirety without any cuts or edits.

   non coupé / intégral

   • We watched the uncut version of the movie.
   • The director released an uncut edition of the documentary.
   • Fans prefer the uncut album with all the original tracks.

   Synonymescompleteentirefull-lengthintactunabridgeduneditedunexpurgated

   Antonymesabridgedcensorededited