measuring cup in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

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measuring cup

Translations for measuring cup in the English»French Dictionary

I.measure [Brit ˈmɛʒə, Am ˈmɛʒər] N

1. measure (unit):

measure

unité f de mesure

weights and measures

les poids et mesures mpl

a measure of length

une unité de longueur

to make sth to measure

faire qc sur mesure

it's made to measure (garment)

c'est fait sur mesure, c'est du sur mesure

2. measure (standard amount, container):

measure

mesure f

a double measure of vodka

une double mesure de vodka

he gave me short measure , I got short measure

il a triché sur la quantité

3. measure (device for measuring):

measure

instrument m de mesure

4. measure (qualified amount, extent) fig:

some or a certain measure of

un/-e certain/-e

a measure of respect/success/change

un certain respect/succès/changement

to receive only a small measure of support

ne recevoir qu'un soutien limité

a good or wide measure of autonomy

une grande autonomie

in large measure

dans une large mesure

she despised them and envied them in equal measure

elle les méprisait autant qu'elle les enviait

to distribute praise and blame in equal measure

faire autant de compliments que de critiques

in full measure feel, possess, fulfil, contribute

pleinement

in full measure repay

entièrement

in full measure suffer

profondément

5. measure (way of estimating, indication):

measure (of price rises)

mesure f

measure (of success, anger, frustration etc)

mesure f

measure (of success, anger, frustration etc)

indication f

measure (of efficiency, performance)

critère m

to be the measure of

donner la mesure de

to give some measure of delight, failure, talent, arrogance etc

donner une idée de

to use sth as a measure of effects, impact, success

utiliser qc pour mesurer

this is a measure of how dangerous it is

ceci montre à quel point c'est dangereux

this is a measure of how seriously they are taking the situation

ceci montre à quel point ils prennent la situation au sérieux

that is a measure of how well the company is run

cela mesure la qualité de la gestion de la société

6. measure (assessment):

beyond measure change, increase

énormément

beyond measure anxious, beautiful, difficult

extrêmement

it has improved beyond measure

il y a eu d'énormes progrès

to take the measure of sb

jauger qn

I have the measure of them

je sais ce qu'ils valent

7. measure (action, step):

measure

mesure f (against contre, to do pour faire)

to take measures

prendre des mesures

safety or security measure

mesure de sécurité

measures aimed at doing

des mesures destinées à faire

to do sth as a precautionary/an economy measure

faire qc par mesure de précaution/d'économie

as a preventive measure

à titre préventif

as a temporary measure

provisoirement

the measure was defeated POL, LAW

la mesure a été rejetée

8. measure:

measure MUS, LIT

mesure f

II.measure [Brit ˈmɛʒə, Am ˈmɛʒər] VB trans

1. measure (by standard system) person, instrument:

measure length, rate, depth, person, waist

mesurer

to measure sth in metres, inches

mesurer qc en

to get oneself measured for

faire prendre ses mesures pour

over a measured kilometre SPORTS

sur un kilomètre (délimité par des balises)

to measure sth into container

mesurer qc dans

2. measure (have a measurement of):

measure

mesurer

to measure four by five metres

mesurer quatre mètres sur cinq

a tremor measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale

une secousse de 5, 2 sur l'échelle de Richter

3. measure (assess):

measure performance, ability, success, popularity

mesurer

they measure their progress by the number of

ils mesurent leur progrès au nombre de

4. measure (compare):

to measure sth against achievement, standard, effort

comparer qc à

III.measure [Brit ˈmɛʒə, Am ˈmɛʒər] VB intr

measure person, instrument:

measure

mesurer

IV.to measure oneself against VB refl

to measure oneself against refl:

to measure oneself against

se mesurer à qn

V.measure [Brit ˈmɛʒə, Am ˈmɛʒər]

for good measure

pour faire bonne mesure

to do things by half-measures

se contenter de demi-mesures

there can be no half-measures

il ne saurait être question de demi-mesures

I.cup [Brit kʌp, Am kəp] N

1. cup (container):

cup

tasse f

a cup and saucer

une tasse et une soucoupe

2. cup (cupful):

cup

tasse f

a cup of tea

une tasse de thé

two cups of flour

deux tasses de farine

3. cup SPORTS:

cup

coupe f

to win a cup for swimming/golf

remporter une coupe en natation/en golf

4. cup (in bra):

cup

bonnet m

to be a B cup

prendre un bonnet B

5. cup:

cup (of flower)

corolle f

cup (of acorn)

cupule f

6. cup (drink):

cup

cocktail m

7. cup REL (for communion):

cup

calice m

II.cup <pres part cupping; pret, pp cupped> [Brit kʌp, Am kəp] VB trans

to cup sth in one's hands butterfly, water

prendre qc dans le creux de ses mains

to cup sth in one's hands chin

prendre qc dans les mains

to cup one's hands around insect

entourer [qc] de ses mains

to cup one's hands around flame, match

mettre ses mains en paravent autour de

to cup one's hands around one's mouth

mettre ses mains en porte-voix

to cup one's hand over receiver

couvrir [qc] de sa main

III.cupped ADJ

in one's cupped hand

dans le creux de sa main

IV.cup [Brit kʌp, Am kəp]

to be in one's cups dated

être dans les vignes du Seigneur dated

measuring cup in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for measuring cup in the English»French Dictionary

I.measure [ˈmeʒəʳ, Am -ɚ] N

1. measure (measurement, unit, system):

measure

mesure f

2. measure (set amount, portion):

measure

mesure f

measure alcohol

dose f

half measure

demi-mesure f

3. measure:

measure (instrument)

mètre m

measure (ruler)

règle f

measure (container)

verre m doseur

4. measure (degree):

measure

part f

in great measure

en grande partie

a measure of success

un certain succès

5. measure (proof, indication):

measure

preuve f

6. measure fig (plan, action):

measure

mesure f

to take measures

prendre des mesures

Phrases:

for good measure

en plus

to get the measure of sb

jauger qn

II.measure [ˈmeʒəʳ, Am -ɚ] VB trans

1. measure (judge size):

measure

mesurer

to measure sb

prendre les mesures de qn

2. measure (stating size):

measure

mesurer

to measure six metres by two metres

mesurer six mètres sur deux

3. measure fig (consider):

measure one's strength

mesurer

measure one's words

peser

4. measure (judge):

measure

juger

III.measure [ˈmeʒəʳ, Am -ɚ] VB intr

measure

mesurer

I.cup [kʌp] N

1. cup (drinking container):

cup

tasse f

coffee cup

tasse de café

a plastic cup

un gobelet

a cup of tea

une tasse de thé

2. cup Am FOOD (half-pint):

cup

tasse f (≈ 230 millilitres ou grammes)

a cup of flour

230 grammes de farine

3. cup SPORTS (trophy):

cup

coupe f

world cup

coupe f du monde

4. cup (bowl-shaped container):

cup

coupe f

egg cup

coquetier m

5. cup (part of bra):

cup

bonnet m

6. cup FOOD (punch):

cup

punch m

7. cup SPORTS (protection):

cup

coque f

Phrases:

not to be one's cup of tea inf

ne pas être sa tasse de thé

II.cup <-pp-> [kʌp] VB trans

1. cup (make bowl-shaped):

to cup one's hands

mettre ses mains en coupe

2. cup (put curved hand around):

to cup sth in one's hands

entourer qc de ses mains

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Pouring water from a measuring cup however loses this momentum and variance. 3.

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The next time you pour a drink, consider using a measuring cup to check whether you have a light or heavy hand.

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Measuring cups are also used to measure washing powder, liquid detergents or bleach, with a measuring cup not also used for food.

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Pour enough water into the saucepan so that it reaches the same level as the ingredients inside the measuring cup.

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The bulk volume of a material -- inclusive of the void fraction -- is often obtained by a simple measurement (e.g. with a calibrated measuring cup) or geometrically from known dimensions.

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For example, a measuring cup designated for "one-half recipe" may be labelled "1/3 cup" and yet measure just one-sixth cup.

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With nervous energy in every bated breath, my guilty hands firmly and adroitly pack the measuring cup solid with golden brown treasure.

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To prepare pie crust, place egg yolk and vodka in a measuring cup.

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In large measuring cup, whisk eggs with egg yolks and vanilla until combined.

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In a large measuring cup, whisk three egg yolks, 2 tbsps sugar, and 2 tbsps milk.

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