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measure (EN)
verbe, nom

verbe “measure”

infinitif measure; il measures; prét. measured; part. passé measured; gér. measuring
  1. mesurer
    Before cutting the fabric, she measured it carefully to ensure it would fit the pattern.
  2. mesurer (avoir certaines dimensions)
    The new couch measured exactly six feet in length, fitting the living room space perfectly.
  3. évaluer
    Teachers often measure a student's progress by looking at their grades and classroom participation.

nom “measure”

sg. measure, pl. measures ou indén.
  1. mesure (limite)
    His patience had reached its measure and he could tolerate the delays no longer.
  2. mesure (quantité)
    He offered a measure of support to his friend in a time of need.
  3. mesure (processus)
    The measure of the room's dimensions showed it was large enough for the new furniture.
  4. mesure (récipient)
    She used a small measure to scoop the flour for the cake recipe.
  5. critère
    Fairness is often used as a measure of good leadership.
  6. mesures (unités)
    The farmer stored several measures of wheat in his barn for the winter.
  7. instrument de mesure
    The carpenter reached for his measure to ensure the wood was cut to the right length.
  8. mètre (poétique)
    The poet chose an intricate measure for his latest sonnet to convey a sense of urgency.
  9. mesure (musicale)
    The composer wrote a difficult measure that required the pianist to play a rapid succession of notes.
  10. mesure (action)
    The government took drastic measures to curb the spread of the disease.