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Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

measuring tape N

measuring tape: mètre m ruban

measuring tape: mètre m de couturière

tape measure N

tape measure (gen): mètre m ruban

tape measure (for sewing): mètre m de couturière

tape measure (retractable): mètre m enrouleur

Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

mètre ruban: tape measure

mètre enrouleur: retractable tape measure

mètre de couturière: tape measure

centimètre: tape measure

décamètre: 10-metre tape measure Brit

Oxford-Hachette 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. tape [Brit teɪp, Am teɪp] N

1. tape (substance):

tape (for recording): bande f

to put sth on tape: enregistrer qc sur bande

2. tape (item):

tape (cassette): cassette f

tape (reel): bande f magnétique

tape (for computer): bande f

tape (for video): cassette f vidéo

to play a tape: mettre une cassette

on tape: en cassette

3. tape (recording):

tape: enregistrement m

to make a tape of: faire un enregistrement de

to edit a tape: mettre au point un enregistrement

4. tape (strip of material):

tape: ruban m

tied with tape: attaché avec du ruban

5. tape (for sticking):

tape, a. adhesive tape, sticky tape: scotch ® m

tape, a. adhesive tape, sticky tape: ruban m adhésif

a roll of tape: un rouleau de scotch

6. tape (marking off something):

tape (in race): fil m d'arrivée

tape (in ceremony): ruban m

tape (put by police): cordon m

to cut the tape: couper le ruban

7. tape (for teleprinter):

tape: bande f de téléscripteur

8. tape (gen):

tape (for measuring): mètre m ruban

tape (for sewing): mètre m de couturière

tape (retractable): mètre m enrouleur

II. tape [Brit teɪp, Am teɪp] VB trans

1. tape (on cassette, video):

tape: enregistrer

to tape sth from radio, TV: enregistrer qc transmis à

2. tape (stick):

tape parcel, article: attacher

to tape sb's hands together: attacher les mains de qn avec du scotch

to tape sb's mouth shut: fermer la bouche de qn avec du scotch

to tape sth to surface, door: coller qc à

III. taped ADJ

taped message, conversation:

taped: enregistré

IV. tape [Brit teɪp, Am teɪp]

to have sb taped inf: savoir ce que vaut qn

to have sth taped inf: connaître qc comme sa poche

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tape measure N

tape measure: mètre m ruban

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galon: tape measure

centimètre: tape measure

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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. tape [teɪp] N

1. tape (strip):

tape: ruban m

2. tape (adhesive strip):

tape: ruban m adhésif

3. tape (material for fastening):

tape: courroie f

4. tape (tape measure):

tape: mètre m ruban

5. tape (finishing tape):

tape: fil m d'arrivée

6. tape (for recording):

tape: bande f magnétique

a video/audio tape: une cassette vidéo/audio

II. tape [teɪp] VB trans

1. tape (fasten with tape):

to tape sth (up): scotcher qc

2. tape (record):

tape: enregistrer

Phrases:

to have (got) sb taped Brit, Aus fig inf: savoir ce que qn a dans la tête

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tape measure N

tape measure: mètre m ruban

in the PONS Dictionary

galon: tape measure

centimètre: tape measure

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I. measure [ˈmeʒ·ər] N

1. measure (measurement, unit, system):

measure: mesure f

2. measure (set amount, portion):

measure: mesure f

measure alcohol: dose 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 [ˈmeʒ·ər] 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 feet by two feet: mesurer six pieds sur deux

3. measure fig (consider):

measure one's strength: mesurer

measure one's words: peser

4. measure (judge):

measure: juger

III. measure [ˈmeʒ·ər] VB intr

measure: mesurer

I. tape [teɪp] N

1. tape (strip):

tape: ruban m

2. tape (adhesive strip):

tape: ruban m adhésif

Scotch tape ®: scotch ® m

3. tape (material for fastening):

tape: courroie f

4. tape (tape measure):

tape: mètre m ruban

5. tape (finishing tape):

tape: fil m d'arrivée

6. tape (for recording):

tape: bande f magnétique

video/audio tape: cassette f vidéo/audio

II. tape [teɪp] VB trans

1. tape (fasten with tape):

to tape sth (up): scotcher qc

2. tape (record):

tape: enregistrer

Present
I	measure
you	measure
he/she/it	measures
we	measure
you	measure
they	measure

Past
I	measured
you	measured
he/she/it	measured
we	measured
you	measured
they	measured

Present Perfect
I	have	measured
you	have	measured
he/she/it	has	measured
we	have	measured
you	have	measured
they	have	measured

Past Perfect
I	had	measured
you	had	measured
he/she/it	had	measured
we	had	measured
you	had	measured
they	had	measured

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The operator looks through the eyepiece of the telescope while an assistant holds a tape measure or graduated staff vertical at the point under measurement.

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Its also featured plectrum bracelets which they still sell today, as well as rosette brooches and tape measure belts.

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Miniatures games generally measure distance for movement and range with a string or tape measure.

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A person with a length measuring tool (usually a tape measure) will measure from one end of the tip of the middle finger to the other.

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The measurement can additionally vary depending on whether a flexible tape measure is used over the curve or if measured with a rigid ruler.

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