strike in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for strike in the English»French Dictionary

I.strike [Brit strʌɪk, Am straɪk] N

II.strike <pret, pp struck> [Brit strʌɪk, Am straɪk] VB trans

1. strike (hit):

to strike sb a blow lit, fig
to strike the first blow lit, fig
to strike sb dead person:

3. strike (make impression on):

to strike sb as odd/absurd
how does the idea strike you?
how did he strike you?
to be struck on inf Brit

III.strike <pret, pp struck> [Brit strʌɪk, Am straɪk] VB intr

I.strike down VB [Brit strʌɪk -, Am straɪk -] (strike [sb] down, strike down [sb])

ca'canny strike [Brit kɑːˌkani ˈstrʌɪk, Am kæˌkæni ˈstraɪk] N Brit

strike in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for strike in the English»French Dictionary

II.strike <struck, struck> [straɪk] VB trans

7. strike <struck, struck> <[or stricken]> (cause feelings of):

to strike fear into sb

8. strike <struck, struck> <[or stricken]> (cause memories):

to strike a chord

9. strike <struck, struck> <[or stricken]> (create atmosphere):

to strike a note of warning

III.strike <struck, struck> [straɪk] VB intr

I.strike out VB trans (in baseball)

British English

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
The agency was rocked by a four-week strike due to a labor dispute in 1992.
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There, he advised young pitching prospects about the importance of throwing first-pitch strikes and pounding the strike zone and jamming hitters.
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Administrative agency rules are made only with the permission of elected lawmakers, and elected lawmakers may strike down an administrative rule or even eliminate an agency.
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An indefinite rail strike entered its second day but one of the three union federations involved pulled out.
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He was known for his quick flick of the wrist on a called strike, and his quick punchout on called third strikes to left-handed hitters.
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He can swim at high speeds, leap out of the water and strike with his bill.
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Bullfrogs can capture large, strong prey because of the powerful grip of their jaws after the initial ranid tongue strike.
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He bided his time and waited for the opportune moment to strike back against this tyrant.
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The bewilderment observed on the faces of many early-day commuters speaks volumes as to the spontaneity of the strike.
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Just take a minute to familiarise yourself or read up on the symptoms of meningitis because it could strike anyone.
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