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spell (EN)
verbe, nom

verbe “spell”

infinitif spell; il spells; prét. spelled, spelt uk; part. passé spelled, spelt uk; gér. spelling
  1. épeler
    For her homework, Emily had to spell "butterfly" correctly.
  2. former (un mot)
    The letters "c", "a", "t" spell "cat".
  3. annoncer
    The dark clouds spell rain.
  4. remplacer temporairement (quelqu'un)
    After three hours of continuous work, Jake came to spell me at the reception desk.

nom “spell”

sg. spell, pl. spells ou indén.
  1. sort (magique)
    She whispered a spell to make the flowers bloom overnight.
  2. période (de temps)
    After a brief spell of rain, the sun came out again.
  3. période (passée à faire quelque chose)
    After retiring, he enjoyed a brief spell as a teacher at the local community college.