Anglais et Connaissances du Monde pour l'ACT - Objets du quotidien

any object that can be used to store something in, such as a bottle, box, etc.

récipient

an object that is used for cooking or eating

ustensile

a kitchen tool with a broad and flat part on one end, used for turning and lifting food

spatule

a hard, white, translucent ceramic material that is known for its strength, durability, and translucency

porcelaine

a mop or cleaning tool with a long handle and absorbent material on the end, used for cleaning floors

serpillière, balai éponge

an item of clothing that is worn on the body, including various types of clothing such as shirts, pants, dresses, etc.

vêtement

a pliable material used for filling gaps and cracks in surfaces, providing a smooth and durable finish

mastic, pasta à modeler

a type of bedding made of three layers, a top layer, a middle layer of batting or filling, and a bottom layer, that are stitched or tied together to form a pattern or design

couverture matelassée, litière

a decorative light fixture that hangs from the ceiling and usually has multiple branches or arms for holding lights

lustre, applique

decorative features or designs that make something look nicer

ornementation, décoration

a small, often rounded, handle that lets one open and close a door

poignée, bouton

a small piece or part that has broken off from a larger whole, often referring to objects or materials

fragment, morceau

tools or machines that are designed for a specific purpose

appareil, équipement, instrument

a piece of fabric worn over the head and often the face by women to conceal or protect their face

voile

a metal rack with parallel bars arranged in a pattern, used for grilling or baking food evenly

grille, treillage

a tool or device used for a specific task or purpose, often essential in daily activities

outil, instrument

a cloth or covering used to cover someone's eyes, typically secured with ties or straps

bandage pour les yeux, cache-yeux

a small, usually rectangular container used to carry personal items such as money, credit cards, and identification cards

porte-monnaie, sac à main

a tube with a long hollow needle at the end that is used to inject or withdraw fluids

seringue

a framework made of metal or wood bars for supporting climbing plants or fruit trees

treillis

a small decorative statue or sculpture typically made from materials such as porcelain, ceramic, wood, or resin

figurine, statuette

a piece of material, typically cotton or another fibrous substance, used to draw liquid, such as wax or oil, up into a flame for burning or illumination

mèche, mèche de bougie

a small tool with a pointy spiral metal for pulling out corks from bottles

tire-bouchon

the flat and circular part of a record player on which the record is placed in order to be played

platine

a small book with a paper cover giving information about a particular subject

brochure

a device that cleans air, water, or other substances by removing pollutants, making them safer or more pleasant to use

purificateur, purificateur d'air

an extra item kept available for use as a replacement or backup

de rechange, un exemplaire de secours

a written or printed document that shows the payment for a set of goods or services has been made

reçu, ticket de caisse

the scattered pieces of waste, remains, or broken objects, often left after destruction or an accident

débris, ruines

a cylindrical metal container that is used for storing a roll of film

boîte

a wheel with a track where a rope or chain runs, used to lift heavy objects easily

poulie

a small, rounded or cylindrical piece of material, often used as fuel, food, or ammunition

pellet, granule

a container that stores water needed for flushing a toilet, often stored in the roof

réservoir de chasse d’eau

a board that is consisted of long pieces of a wood, reed, etc. tied together, which people use to sail or float on water

radeau, flottant

a device that is used to hold or compress two or more things together firmly

pince, serre-joint

a sharp piece of broken material, such as glass or pottery

éclat, morceau tranchant

a structure made of strips of wood, metal, or other rigid material arranged in a criss-crossed, grid-like pattern

treillage

a device used for controlled and measured release of medications, fluids, or other substances in healthcare settings

distributeur, distributeur de produits

a tool for removing dirt, paint, or other unwanted matter from a surface by scraping

racloir, grattoir

fabric that is hung in beautiful, flowing folds, often used to cover windows or decorate rooms

drapé, tenture

a decorative element in the shape of a stylized flower, often used as an ornament or embellishment in architecture and design

rosette, rosace

a supportive arrangement of straps or bands worn on the body to distribute weight or pressure evenly, provide stability for a body part or function, or secure an object in place

harnais, lanières

a rigid piece of jewelry in a circular shape worn around the wrist

bracelet

a small circular piece of cloth or paper with many small holes that is put on a plate under a cake

napperon

a piece of equipment such as a bath that is permanently affixed inside a house or building and people cannot take it out when they move out

installation (fixe)

a dry, easily combustible material such as small twigs or dry leaves used to ignite a fire

tinder, amadou

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

souvenir

an object kept or given to someone as a reminder of a person, place, or event, often holding sentimental value

souvenir

a cherished object, typically passed down through generations within a family, holding significant sentimental or historical value

bien familial, héritage

a decorative covering for a bed that is designed to drape over the entire bed, including the pillows, and often reaches the floor

couvre-lit, jeté de lit

a cozy and typically colorful knitted or crocheted blanket or throw, often handmade

couverture en tricot, couverture en crochet

a single slender thread of something such as a fiber, hair, etc.

cheveu

a bouncy platform that helps people jump higher, often seen in pools and gymnastics arenas

plongeoir, tremplin