double Signification, définition

Signification de double en français

• 0 having two of sth or having two parts -- double

  • a double-headed monster un monstre à deux têtes

  • a double identity une double identité

• 1 twice the usual size or amount -- double

  • double chocolate frosting un double glaçage au chocolat

• 2 for two people or things -- double

  • a double bed/room une chambre double / pour deux

  • a double garage un garage pour deux voitures

• 3 twice as many or twice as much -- deux fois plus

  • the same cost, but double the risk même prix mais deux fois plus de risque

• 4 to increase by twice the number or amount -- doubler

  • Hurricanes have doubled in frequency in the last century. Les ouragans ont doublé de fréquence au cours du siècle dernier.

  • to double the minimum wage doubler le salaire minimum

• 5 a person who looks the same as sb else -- double [ masculine ]

  • He’s the double of his older brother. Il est le double/sosie de son frère aîné.

• 6 sth that is twice the usual number or amount -- double [ masculine ]

  • One espresso and one double, please. Un expresso et un double, s’il-vous-plaît.

• 7 of twice the (usual) weight, size etc -- double

  • A double whisky, please.

• 8 two of a sort together or occurring in pairs -- double

  • double doors.

• 9 consisting of two parts or layers -- double

  • a double thickness of paper

  • a double meaning.

• 10 for two people -- pour deux personnes

  • a double bed.

• 11 twice -- deux fois

  • I gave her double the usual quantity.

• 12 in two -- en deux

  • The coat had been folded double.

• 13 a double quantity -- double

  • Whatever I earn, she must earn at least double.

• 14 someone who is exactly like another -- sosie

  • He is my father’s double.

• 15 to (cause to) become twice as large or numerous -- doubler

  • He doubled his income in three years

  • Road accidents have doubled since 1960.

• 16 to have two jobs or uses -- servir aussi de

  • This sofa doubles as a bed.