vide

vide
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. empty
Le frigo est vide ! Où sont toutes les provisions que j'ai achetées ?The fridge is empty! Where are all the groceries I bought?
a. empty
Ce restaurant est sûrement mauvais. Il est toujours vide.This restaurant must be bad. It's always empty.
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(that has lost all meaning)
a. empty
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Depuis que mes enfants ont quitté la maison, ma vie est vide.Ever since my children left the house, my life has been empty.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. empty space
J'ai peur d'essayer la tyrolienne à cause du vide qu'il y a en dessous.I'm afraid to try the zip line because of the empty space below it.
b. space
Nous avons essayé de raisonner Samira, mais elle s'est contentée de regarder dans le vide.We tried to reason with Samira, but she just stared off into space.
c. void
Dans ce film de science-fiction, le vaisseau spatial s'envole dans le vide.In this science-fiction movie, the spaceship flies into the void.
a. space
Le vide entre ces planches de clôture est trop grand.The space between these fence boards is too large.
b. gap
Attention ! Il y a un vide entre le quai et le train.Watch out! There's a gap between the platform and the train.
6.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(meaningless state)
a. emptiness
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Marcel a ressenti un vide terrible à la mort de son chien.Marcel felt a terrible emptiness after his dog died.
b. void
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
La retraite de Jabari a laissé un grand vide au bureau.Jabari's retirement left a great void in the office.
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