comparator [comparators]◼◼◼(device for comparing a physical property of two objects) noun [UK: kəm.ˈpɜːə.tə(r)] [US: kəm.ˈpɜː.rə.tər]
dial indicator◼◻◻(instrument that measures small distances) noun [UK: ˈdaɪəl ˈɪn.dɪk.eɪ.tə(r)] [US: ˈdaɪəl ˈɪn.dəˌk.e.tər]
comparatif nom {m}
comparative [comparatives]◼◼◼(grammatical construction) noun [UK: kəm.ˈpæ.rə.tɪv] [US: kəm.ˈpe.rə.tɪv]Comparative studies are now making rapid progress. = Les études comparatives font maintenant des progrès rapides.
comparative [comparatives]◼◼◼(word in comparative form) noun [UK: kəm.ˈpæ.rə.tɪv] [US: kəm.ˈpe.rə.tɪv]Comparative studies are now making rapid progress. = Les études comparatives font maintenant des progrès rapides.
comparatif adjectif {m}
comparative◼◼◼(of or relating to comparison) adjective [UK: kəm.ˈpæ.rə.tɪv] [US: kəm.ˈpe.rə.tɪv]Comparative studies are now making rapid progress. = Les études comparatives font maintenant des progrès rapides.
comparative◼◼◼(using comparison as a method of study) adjective [UK: kəm.ˈpæ.rə.tɪv] [US: kəm.ˈpe.rə.tɪv]Comparative studies are now making rapid progress. = Les études comparatives font maintenant des progrès rapides.
comparatist◼◼◼(a person who carries out a comparative study) noun
comparer verbe
compare [compared, comparing, compares]◼◼◼(to assess the similarities between two things or between one thing and another) verb [UK: kəm.ˈpeə(r)] [US: kəm.ˈper]Let's compare the two. = Comparons les deux.
liken [likened, likening, likens]◼◼◻(compare) verb [UK: ˈlaɪk.ən] [US: ˈlaɪk.ən]She likens the impact of his training to a piano student progressing from the ability to play a simple tune to performing a concerto. = Elle compare l'effet de son entraînement à un élève de piano qui progresse dans sa capacité de jouer un air simple à exécuter un concerto.
accomplice [accomplices]◼◼◼(associate in the commission of a crime) noun [UK: əˈk.ʌm.plɪs] [US: əˈk.ɑːm.pləs]
comparse nom {m} nom {f}
shill◼◼◻(an accomplice at a confidence trick) noun [UK: ˈʃɪl] [US: ˈʃɪl]
walk-on(actor with a small part) noun [UK: ˈwɒˈk.ɑːn] [US: ˈwɒˈk.ɑːn]
compartiment nom {m}
compartment [compartments]◼◼◼(chamber) noun [UK: kəm.ˈpɑːt.mənt] [US: kəm.ˈpɑːrt.mənt]The bureau drawer has several compartments. = Le tiroir de la commode comporte plusieurs compartiments.
compartment [compartments]◼◼◼(part into which an area is subdivided) noun [UK: kəm.ˈpɑːt.mənt] [US: kəm.ˈpɑːrt.mənt]The bureau drawer has several compartments. = Le tiroir de la commode comporte plusieurs compartiments.
bay [bays]◼◼◻(compartment) noun [UK: beɪ] [US: ˈbeɪ]
compartiment à glaçons nom {m}
icebox [iceboxes]◼◼◼(compartment of a refrigerator used as a freezer) noun [UK: ˈaɪs.bɒks] [US: ˈaɪˌs.bɑːks]
compartiment moteur nom {m}
engine bay◼◼◼(place where the engine is situated) noun
comparution nom {f}
appearance [appearances]◼◼◼(The coming into court of either of the parties) noun [UK: ə.ˈpɪə.rəns] [US: ə.ˈpɪ.rəns]John conducted himself in a gracious and dignified manner during his court appearance. = John s'est comporté avec grâce et dignité lors de sa comparution.
compas nom {m}
pair of compasses◼◼◼(tool used to draw circles) noun [UK: peə(r) əv ˈkʌm.pə.sɪz] [US: ˈper əv ˈkʌm.pə.sɪz]
Compas nom propre {m}
Circinus(a small constellation of the southern winter sky) proper noun
compas d'épaisseur [compass-like calipers] nom {m}
compassion◼◼◼(deep awareness of the suffering of another) noun [UK: kəm.ˈpæʃ.n̩] [US: kəm.ˈpæʃ.n̩]Attachment isn't compassion. = L'affection n'est pas la compassion.
sympathy [sympathies]◼◼◻(feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another, see also: compassion) noun [UK: ˈsɪm.pə.θi] [US: ˈsɪm.pə.θi]I wanted sympathy. = Je voulais de la compassion.
pity◼◼◻(feeling of sympathy) noun [UK: ˈpɪ.ti] [US: ˈpɪ.ti]Have some pity on me. = Aie de la compassion à mon égard !
compassion nom
clemency◼◻◻(forgiveness or compassion) noun [UK: ˈkle.mən.si] [US: ˈkle.mən.si]
compatibilité nom {f}
compatibility [compatibilities]◼◼◼(capability to exist without mutual interference) noun [UK: kəm.ˌpæ.tə.ˈbɪ.lɪ.ti] [US: kəm.ˌpæ.tə.ˈbɪ.lə.ti]
compatriot [compatriots]◼◼◼(somebody from one's own country) noun [UK: kəm.ˈpæ.trɪət] [US: kəm.ˈpeɪ.triət]We are compatriots. = Nous sommes des compatriotes.