metaphorical in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for metaphorical in the English»French Dictionary

metaphoric, metaphorical [Brit mɛtəˈfɒrɪk, Am ˈˌmɛdəˈfɔrɪk] ADJ

metaphoric

métaphorique

I must put my metaphoric skates on

je dois, comme on dit, passer à la vitesse supérieure

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Translations for metaphorical in the English»French Dictionary

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The term family was metaphorical, for they generally were not related by blood or marriage.

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I keep my internal eye open for that other, metaphorical image that transcends illustration to achieve a wholeness of its own.

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Aside from paper currency and possibly toilet paper, paper is largely metaphorical (white as paper, publish a paper).

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He knew where the metaphorical bodies were buried and many of the actual ones.

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Prodigy describes her as a metaphorical voodoo doll of the mutant race.

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He uses similes and metaphorical phrases to describe the purity of the law.

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The accident, aftermath and boat form the metaphorical journey to recovery detailed in his book.

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Two key events in the novel involve wicked witches who both meet their death through metaphorical means.

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The terms chosen for the age described below are both literal and metaphorical.

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The timeline and geography of the narrative is left somewhat vague, as the tale is largely metaphorical and makes little attempt at historical accuracy.

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