SCALE MODEL - Translation from English into French

Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

scale model N

scale model: maquette f à l'échelle

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small-scale model: réduit

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maquette (modèle réduit) ARCHIT, TECH: scale model

plan-relief: scale model

modèle réduit: scale model

Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

I. model [Brit ˈmɒd(ə)l, Am ˈmɑdl] N

1. model (scale representation):

model (for planning, engineering): maquette f (of de)

model (made as hobby): maquette f (of de)

2. model (version of car, appliance, garment):

model: modèle m

the new/latest model: le nouveau/dernier modèle

a 1956 model (car): une voiture modèle 1956

3. model (person):

model (for artist, photographer): modèle m

model (showing clothes): mannequin m

top/fashion model: mannequin de luxe/de mode

4. model (example, thing to be copied):

model: modèle m

to be a or serve as a model for sth: servir de modèle à qc

a model of tact, fairness, good government: un modèle de

a legal system on the British model: un système judiciaire sur le modèle britannique

to hold sth up or out as a model: prendre qc pour modèle

5. model:

model MATH, COMPUT: modèle m

computer/climate model: modèle informatique/climatique

II. model [Brit ˈmɒd(ə)l, Am ˈmɑdl] ADJ

1. model:

model railway, train, soldier, village: miniature

model aeroplane, boat, car: modèle réduit

2. model (new and exemplary):

model farm, hospital, prison: modèle, pilote

3. model (perfect):

model spouse, student, conduct: modèle

III. model <pres part etc modelling, modelled, modeling, modeled Am> [Brit ˈmɒd(ə)l, Am ˈmɑdl] VB trans

1. model:

to model sth on sth: modeler qc sur qc

2. model fashion model garment, design:

model: présenter

3. model (shape):

model clay, wax, figure, head: modeler (in en)

4. model:

model COMPUT, MATH process, economy: modéliser

IV. model <pres part etc modelling, modelled, modeling, modeled Am> [Brit ˈmɒd(ə)l, Am ˈmɑdl] VB intr

1. model artist's model:

model: poser (for pour)

2. model fashion model:

model: travailler comme mannequin (for pour)

Phrases:

to model in sculptor, artist: clay, wax: modeler en

V. modelled, modeled Am ADJ

1. modelled,modeled Am clothes:

modelled, modeled Am: présenté (by par)

Phrases:

modelled on: modelé sur

VI. to model oneself on VB refl

to model oneself on refl:

to model oneself on: se modeler sur

I. scale [Brit skeɪl, Am skeɪl] N

1. scale (extent):

scale (of crisis, disaster, success, violence): étendue f (of de)

scale (of reform, development, defeat, recession, task): ampleur f (of de)

scale (of activity, operation): envergure f (of de)

scale (of support, change): degré m (of de)

on a large/small scale: à grande/petite échelle

on an unexpected/a modest scale: d'une ampleur inattendue/modeste

2. scale (grading system):

scale: échelle f

salary scale: échelle des salaires

scale of values: échelle de valeurs

at the other end of the scale: à l'autre bout de l'échelle

on a scale of 1 to 10: sur une échelle allant de 1 à 10

3. scale (for maps, models):

scale: échelle f

on a scale of 2 km to 1 cm: à une échelle de 1 cm pour 2 km

the model is out of or not to scale: la maquette n'est pas à l'échelle

4. scale (on thermometer, gauge etc):

scale: graduation f

5. scale (for weighing):

scale: balance f

6. scale MUS:

scale: gamme f

to play/sing a scale: faire/chanter une gamme

the scale of G: la gamme de sol

7. scale ZOOL (on fish, insect):

scale: écaille f

8. scale (deposit):

scale (in kettle, pipes): calcaire m

scale (in kettle, pipes): dépôt m calcaire

scale (on teeth): tartre m

II. scales N

scales npl:

scales: balance f

III. scale [Brit skeɪl, Am skeɪl] VB trans

1. scale (climb):

scale wall, peak, tower: escalader

2. scale (take scales off):

scale fish: écailler

IV. scale [Brit skeɪl, Am skeɪl]

the scales fell from my eyes: tout d'un coup j'ai compris

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scale model N

scale model: modèle m réduit

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modèle réduit: scale model

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I. model [ˈmɒdəl, Am ˈmɑ:dəl] N

1. model (representation):

model: maquette f

2. model (example, creation, version) a. ART:

model: modèle m

3. model (mannequin):

model: mannequin m

II. model [ˈmɒdəl, Am ˈmɑ:dəl] ADJ

1. model (ideal):

model: modèle

2. model (small):

model car, aircraft, figures: miniature

III. model <-ll-> [ˈmɒdəl, Am ˈmɑ:dəl] VB trans

1. model (produce):

model a. fig: modeler

to model sth in clay: modeler qc en argile

to model sth on sth: modeler qc sur qc

to model oneself on sb: prendre qn pour modèle

2. model (show):

model clothes: présenter

IV. model [ˈmɒdəl, Am ˈmɑ:dəl] VB intr

1. model (show clothes):

model: être mannequin

2. model (pose):

model: poser (comme modèle)

I. scale¹ [skeɪl] N

1. scale ZOOL:

scale: écaille f

2. scale no pl (mineral coating):

scale: calcaire m

scale of a boiler, coffee machine, iron: tartre m

3. scale MED:

scale: plaque f dentaire

II. scale¹ [skeɪl] VB trans

scale: détartrer

I. scale² [skeɪl] N

1. scale (system of gradations) a. ECON:

scale: échelle f

scale of thermometer: graduation f

to be in scale: être à l'échelle

a sliding scale: une échelle mobile

on a large/small scale: à grande/petite échelle

2. scale:

scale(s) (weighing device): balance f

a bathroom scale: un pèse-personne

3. scale no pl (great size):

scale: étendue f

advantages of scale: les avantages mpl du commerce de grande envergure

4. scale MUS:

scale: gamme f

practice scales: faire des gammes

Phrases:

to tip the scales: faire pencher la balance

II. scale² [skeɪl] VB trans

scale: escalader

to scale the heights of a profession fig: gravir les échelons d'une profession

III. scale² [skeɪl] VB intr ECON

scale: être en (phase d')expansion

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scale model N

scale model: modèle m réduit

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modèle réduit: scale model

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I. model [ˈma·d ə l] N

1. model (representation):

model: maquette f

2. model (example, creation, version) a. ART:

model: modèle m

3. model (mannequin):

model: mannequin mf

II. model [ˈma·d ə l] ADJ

1. model (ideal):

model: modèle

2. model (small):

model car, aircraft, figures: miniature

III. model <-ll-> [ˈma·d ə l] VB trans

1. model (produce):

model a. fig: modeler

to model sth in clay: modeler qc en argile

to model sth on sth: modeler qc sur qc

to model oneself on sb: prendre qn pour modèle

2. model (show):

model clothes: présenter

IV. model [ˈma·d ə l] VB intr

1. model (show clothes):

model: être mannequin

2. model (pose):

model: poser (comme modèle)

I. scale¹ [skeɪl] N

1. scale ZOOL:

scale: écaille f

2. scale (flake of skin):

scale: squame f

3. scale (mineral coating):

scale: calcaire m

scale of a boiler, coffee machine, iron: tartre m

II. scale¹ [skeɪl] VB trans

scale: détartrer

I. scale² [skeɪl] N

1. scale (system of gradations) a. ECON:

scale: échelle f

scale of thermometer: graduation f

to be in scale: être à l'échelle

a sliding scale: une échelle mobile

on a large/small scale: à grande/petite échelle

2. scale (for weighing):

scale: balance f

a bathroom scale: un pèse-personne

3. scale (great size):

scale: étendue f

advantages of scale: les avantages mpl du commerce de grande envergure

4. scale MUS:

scale: gamme f

practice scales: faire des gammes

Phrases:

to tip the scales: faire pencher la balance

II. scale² [skeɪl] VB trans

scale: escalader

III. scale² [skeɪl] VB intr ECON

scale: être en (phase d')expansion

Present
I	model
you	model
he/she/it	models
we	model
you	model
they	model

Past
I	modelled / modeled
you	modelled / modeled
he/she/it	modelled / modeled
we	modelled / modeled
you	modelled / modeled
they	modelled / modeled

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

Past Perfect
I	had	modelled / modeled
you	had	modelled / modeled
he/she/it	had	modelled / modeled
we	had	modelled / modeled
you	had	modelled / modeled
they	had	modelled / modeled

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