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Verbes d'Action Manuelle - Verbes pour changer la forme et l'apparence

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques verbes anglais se référant au changement de forme et d'apparence tels que "lisser", "plier" et "aiguiser".

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Categorized English Verbs of Manual Action
to level
to level
[verbe]

to make something even, flat, or straight

niveler

niveler

Ex: The landscaper leveled the ground for the patio. 
to smooth
to smooth
[verbe]

to make a surface free from roughness

lisser, polir

lisser, polir

Ex: The painter smoothed the wall before applying a fresh coat of paint. 
to polish
to polish
[verbe]

to rub the surface of something, often using a brush or a piece of cloth, to make it bright, smooth, and shiny

cirer, faire briller, frotter, polir, astiquer, encaustiquer, lustrer, fourbir

cirer, faire briller, frotter, polir, astiquer, encaustiquer, lustrer, fourbir

Ex: The jeweler polished the silver necklace to a high shine. 
to buff
to buff
[verbe]

to polish or shine a surface by rubbing it with a soft cloth or a special tool

polir, faire briller

polir, faire briller

Ex: The janitor buffed the floors to create a smooth and reflective surface. 
to burnish
to burnish
[verbe]

to rub a surface to make it smooth, shiny, or glossy, often using a tool or an abrasive material

polir, brunir

polir, brunir

Ex: The silversmith burnished the edges of the silver tray for a refined finish. 
to sand
to sand
[verbe]

to rub a surface with sandpaper or another abrasive material to smooth, shape, or remove imperfections

poncer

poncer

Ex: The carpenter sanded the wooden furniture to prepare it for staining. 
to pave
to pave
[verbe]

to cover a surface, typically a road or pathway, with a hard, flat material such as asphalt, concrete, or stones

paver, daller

paver, daller

Ex: The construction crew paved the city street to improve traffic flow. 
to erode
to erode
[verbe]

(of natural forces such as wind, water, or other environmental factors) to gradually wear away or diminish the surface of a material

s'éroder

s'éroder

Ex: The river's strong currents eroded the riverbank over time. 
to straighten

to make something no longer bent or curved

redresser, rectifier

redresser, rectifier

Ex: The tailor straightened the hem of the dress to ensure it hung evenly. 
to flatten
to flatten
[verbe]

to reduce the thickness or height of something, making it less raised or elevated in its shape or form

aplanir, aplatir

aplanir, aplatir

Ex: The construction crew used a steamroller to flatten the newly paved road. 
to loosen
to loosen
[verbe]

to make something less tight or more flexible

déserrer, desserrer

déserrer, desserrer

Ex: The mechanic loosened the bolts with a wrench to disassemble the engine. 
to harden
to harden
[verbe]

to increase firmness or solidity of something

durcir, solidifier

durcir, solidifier

Ex: The painter used a fixative to harden the layers of charcoal on the canvas. 
to soften
to soften
[verbe]

to make something less firm or solid

adoucir, ramollir

adoucir, ramollir

Ex: She used a hairdryer to soften the adhesive before removing the sticker. 
to hone
to hone
[verbe]

to sharpen a blade or edge using a tool specifically designed for sharpening

aiguiser

aiguiser

Ex: The chef regularly hones his knives to maintain their sharpness. 
to sharpen
to sharpen
[verbe]

to make an object pointed or sharper

aiguiser, affûter

aiguiser, affûter

Ex: Before slicing the vegetables, she took a moment to sharpen the kitchen knife for better precision. 
to crystallize

to cause something to change into one or more crystals

cristalliser

cristalliser

Ex: The chemist used a precise process to crystallize the sugar from the solution, producing fine sugar crystals. 
to granulate

to break a substance down into small particles

granuler

granuler

Ex: To make the medication easier to swallow, the pharmacist granulated the tablets into a fine granular form. 
to fluff
to fluff
[verbe]

to make something soft and puffy, often by shaking or arranging it for added volume

ébouriffer, gonfler

ébouriffer, gonfler

Ex: After washing and drying, the towel was fluffed to make it soft and absorbent. 
to thin
to thin
[verbe]

to reduce the density of something

éclaircir, alléger

éclaircir, alléger

Ex: The hairdresser thinned her client's hair to remove excess bulk and create a lighter, more manageable style. 
to blur
to blur
[verbe]

to make something appear less clear or distinct

flouter, rendre flou

flouter, rendre flou

Ex: The photographer intentionally blurred the background to highlight the subject. 
to wrinkle
to wrinkle
[verbe]

to create folds or creases on a previously smooth surface

froisser, chiffonner

froisser, chiffonner

Ex: She accidentally wrinkled her dress while hastily stuffing it into the suitcase. 
to crease
to crease
[verbe]

to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface

plisser, froisser

plisser, froisser

Ex: The artist creased the canvas to add depth and texture to the painting. 
to crumple
to crumple
[verbe]

to crush, fold, or wrinkle something, resulting in irregular and uneven creases

froisser, chiffonner

froisser, chiffonner

Ex: She crumpled the piece of paper in her hand, unable to contain her frustration. 
to fold
to fold
[verbe]

to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another

plier, replier

plier, replier

Ex: She carefully folded the letter before placing it in the envelope for mailing. 
to tangle
to tangle
[verbe]

to become twisted or knotted together in a confusing manner

s'emmêler, s'embrouiller

s'emmêler, s'embrouiller

Ex: The children's kite strings tangled in the gusty wind, forming a knot. 
to twist
to twist
[verbe]

to bend an object into a particular shape, such as wire, cloth, etc.

plier

plier

Ex: The artist skillfully twisted the metal wire to fashion an intricate jewelry pendant. 
to intertwine

to twist or weave together, creating a complex and interconnected structure

entrelacer, enchevêtrer

entrelacer, enchevêtrer

Ex: Their fingers intertwined as they walked along the beach. 
to warp
to warp
[verbe]

to bend or change shape, often due to pressure or exposure to heat

déformer, gauchir

déformer, gauchir

Ex: The plastic material started to warp when exposed to the intense heat of the sun. 
to bend
to bend
[verbe]

to make something straight become curved or folded

plier

plier

Ex: She carefully bent the wire into a circle to make a decorative wreath. 
to contort
to contort
[verbe]

to twist or bend something out of its normal or natural shape

tordre

tordre

Ex: The gymnast was able to contort her body into unbelievable positions. 
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