pace in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for pace in the English»French Dictionary

I.pace¹ [Brit peɪs, Am peɪs] N

1. pace (step):

pace

pas m

to take a pace backwards/forwards

faire un pas en arrière/en avant

2. pace (measure):

pace

pas m

the room measures 12 paces by 14 paces

la pièce fait 12 pas sur 14

12 paces away

à 12 pas

3. pace (rate of movement):

pace (of person walking, of life, change)

rythme m

pace (of person walking, of life, change)

allure f

at a fast/slow pace

vite/lentement

at walking pace

au pas

to quicken one's pace

presser le pas

at my own pace

à mon propre rythme

to keep up the pace lit, fig

tenir le rythme

to keep pace with sth lit, fig

arriver à suivre qc

to keep pace with developments

rester à la page

I can't stand the pace lit, fig

je n'arrive pas à suivre

to step up/slow down the pace

accélérer/ralentir le rythme

to set the pace lit

imposer le rythme

to set the pace fig

donner le ton

4. pace (speed):

pace

vitesse f

to have pace

être rapide

to gather pace vehicle, ball:

prendre de la vitesse

to gather pace athlete:

accélérer

to gather pace process:

prendre de l'ampleur

his lack of pace let him down

il a perdu à cause de son manque de rapidité

5. pace:

pace MUS, THEAT

rythme m

II.pace¹ [Brit peɪs, Am peɪs] VB trans

pace cage, room:

pace

arpenter

III.pace¹ [Brit peɪs, Am peɪs] VB intr a. pace up and down

pace (slowly)

marcher à pas lents

pace (impatiently)

faire les cent pas

to pace up and down sth

arpenter qc

IV.to pace oneself VB refl

to pace oneself (in a race)

doser son effort

to pace oneself (at work)

se ménager

V.pace¹ [Brit peɪs, Am peɪs]

to put sb through their paces

mettre qn à l'épreuve

pace² [Brit ˈpɑːtʃeɪ, ˈpeɪsi, Am ˈpeɪˌsi, ˈpɑˌtʃeɪ] PREP form

pace

n'en déplaise à

walking pace N

walking pace

pas m

at a walking pace

au pas

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stepped-up pace

accéléré

at a snail's pace

à une allure d'escargot

measured tone, response, pace

mesuré

the pace is hotting up

l'allure s'accélère

hot up pace

forcer

hot up pace

donner du punch à inf

breathtaking audacity, feat, pace, skill

stupéfiant

Translations for pace in the French»English Dictionary

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tempo

pace

train de sénateur hum

stately pace

pace in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for pace in the English»French Dictionary

I.pace [peɪs] N

1. pace (step):

pace

pas m

to take a pace

faire un pas

a few paces away from sth

à deux pas de qc

2. pace (speed):

pace

pas m

to force the pace

forcer l'allure

to gather pace

prendre de la vitesse

to quicken one's pace

presser le pas

to set the pace

donner l'allure

to keep up the pace

maintenir la cadence

to stand the pace

tenir le rythme

at sb's own pace

à son (propre) rythme

the pace of life

le rythme de la vie

to keep pace with sb/sth a. fig

suivre qn/qc

Phrases:

to spot sth at 20 paces

flairer qc à cent mètres

to put sb/sth through their/its paces

mettre qn/qc à l'épreuve

II.pace <pacing> [peɪs] VB trans

to pace sth (off)

arpenter qc

III.pace [peɪs] VB intr

pace

marcher

to pace up and down

marcher de long en large

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hectic pace

effréné(e)

at a snail's pace

à la vitesse d'un escargot

at a leisurely pace

tranquillement

quicken pace

accélérer

at a furious pace

au pas de charge

at a spanking pace

d'un pas vif

slacken one's pace, speed

ralentir

Translations for pace in the French»English Dictionary

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arpenter pièce

to pace (up and down)

rouler comme un escargot

to drive at a snail's pace

pace Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to pace back and forth

aller et venir

to walk at an easy pace

marcher d'un pas souple

to keep up the pace

maintenir la cadence

to pace up and down

marcher de long en large

at a snail's pace

à la vitesse d'un escargot

to do sth at a smart pace

faire qc à un rythme soutenu

at a furious pace

au pas de charge

to drive at a snail's pace

rouler comme un escargot

to walk at a good pace

marcher d'un bon pas

the pace of the work is speeding up

les travaux s'accélèrent

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English

We provide all the complexity, challenge, variety and pace of those environments, but with fewer artificial, client-related deadlines, and without the internal bureaucracy of a large organisation.

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The languid pace, starlit nights and captivating natural beauty are contrasted with the negative aspects of country living -- the endless gossip and the villagers' long memories.

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The piece proceeds at its own relaxed pace although it lacks nothing in terms of gaiety and delighful musical froth.

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The other entry remained on pace until the end, finishing on the podium overall and was the highest finisher in its class.

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The song was a minor college radio hit, and has been called a bit chilling, even though it's spit out at slam-pit's pace.

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He appeared in 19 first-class matches as a righthanded batsman who bowled right arm medium pace.

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Cooper is fondly remembered for his pace, creativity and consistency, which made him a crowd favourite throughout his career.

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The activity as a rating agency started at intense pace, because of the annual emission, the constant development of the methodology and the publication of scientific researches.

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Educational goals are obtainable for anyone through accessible and varied courses that can be taken anytime and at an individually determined pace.

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The varied pace assures that after a rush of events, she allows a few quiet pages about long-married life, the serene pleasure of going to sleep companionably in another's embrace.

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