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English - French
Pound
paʊnd
Extremely common
500 - 600
500 - 600
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
livre (unité de poids), livre (monnaie britannique), frapper (avec force), battre (dans un combat), pound (unité de mesure pour le son)
Pound meanings in French
livre (unité de poids)
Example:
I weigh 150 pounds.
Je pèse 150 livres.
This package weighs five pounds.
Ce paquet pèse cinq livres.
Usage: formalContext: Used in measurements of weight, especially in the United States and the UK.
Note: One pound is approximately 0.453592 kilograms.
livre (monnaie britannique)
Example:
I have twenty pounds in my wallet.
J'ai vingt livres dans mon portefeuille.
The price is fifty pounds.
Le prix est de cinquante livres.
Usage: formalContext: Used to refer to British currency.
Note: The symbol for the British pound is £.
frapper (avec force)
Example:
He pounded the nail into the wood.
Il a frappé le clou dans le bois.
She pounded the dough to make bread.
Elle a frappé la pâte pour faire du pain.
Usage: informalContext: Used in cooking or physical actions requiring force.
Note: This meaning can also imply a rhythmic beating.
battre (dans un combat)
Example:
He was pounded in the boxing ring.
Il a été battu dans le ring de boxe.
The team pounded their opponents.
L'équipe a battu ses adversaires.
Usage: informalContext: Used in sports or competitive contexts.
Note: Often implies a decisive or overwhelming defeat.
pound (unité de mesure pour le son)
Example:
The music pounded in my chest.
La musique battait dans ma poitrine.
The bass was pounding throughout the club.
Le son des basses frappait dans tout le club.
Usage: informalContext: Used in music and sound contexts.
Note: Can describe a strong, rhythmic beat in music.
Pound's synonyms
pound
To strike heavily or repeatedly
Example: She pounded the dough to make bread.
Note:
beat
To strike or hit repeatedly
Example: He beat the drum rhythmically.
Note: While 'pound' can imply a heavier or more forceful action, 'beat' is more general and can be used in various contexts.
hammer
To strike repeatedly with a tool like a hammer
Example: The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into shape.
Note: Similar to 'pound,' but specifically refers to using a hammer or similar tool.
thump
To strike something heavily, causing a dull sound
Example: The loud thump on the door startled her.
Note: While 'pound' can be more continuous, 'thump' often implies a single, heavy strike.
pummel
To strike repeatedly, especially with the fists
Example: The boxer pummeled his opponent with a series of quick punches.
Note: Focuses on repeated strikes, especially with the hands or fists.
Pound expressions, common phrases
Pound the pavement
To actively search for employment or business opportunities by going to different places.
Example: He's been pounding the pavement looking for a job.
Note: The phrase 'pound the pavement' figuratively means to walk or travel around, not necessarily related to physically hitting the ground.
Pound for pound
A way to compare two things of equal weight or size, especially in sports or competitions.
Example: She's the best pound for pound athlete in the competition.
Note: In this context, 'pound for pound' is used to emphasize the comparison of abilities or strengths relative to each other, not just the literal weight.
Pound of flesh
An insistence on being repaid, even if the payment is cruel or unreasonable.
Example: He demanded his pound of flesh in return for the favor he did.
Note: Originally from Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice,' the phrase 'pound of flesh' refers to a harsh demand for payment or revenge, not just a unit of weight.
Pound the table
To strike the table with one's fist, usually to express strong feelings or make a forceful point.
Example: She pounded the table to emphasize her point during the meeting.
Note: The phrase 'pound the table' is a metaphorical expression related to making a strong verbal argument, not about physically hitting the table.
Pound the alarm
To hit or push a button or device to activate an alarm system.
Example: When the fire broke out, employees pounded the alarm to alert everyone in the building.
Note: The phrase 'pound the alarm' is about activating an alarm system by pressing a button, not about physically hitting the alarm itself.
Pound on the door
To hit or strike a door forcefully with one's fist or hands to get someone's attention.
Example: He pounded on the door until someone finally answered.
Note: The phrase 'pound on the door' is about forcefully knocking on a door to get someone's attention, not about physically hitting the door itself.
Pound the ball
To strike or hit a ball forcefully, often in sports like soccer or volleyball.
Example: The striker pounded the ball into the net for a goal.
Note: The phrase 'pound the ball' is about hitting the ball forcefully in sports, not about the unit of weight or currency.
Pound everyday (slang) expressions
Quid
In British slang, 'quid' is used to refer to the British pound sterling.
Example: Can you lend me a quid? I need to buy lunch.
Note: While 'pound' refers to the currency, 'quid' is a colloquial term for the same currency.
Buck
In informal American English, 'buck' is used as a slang term for the dollar, which is equivalent to a pound in UK currency.
Example: I'll give you five bucks for that old DVD player.
Note: While 'pound' refers to the British currency, 'buck' refers to the American currency.
Squid
Similar to 'quid,' in British slang, 'squid' is used to refer to pounds.
Example: I only have a few squids left in my wallet.
Note: Just like 'quid,' 'squid' is a quirky term for the British pound in informal language.
Quid's in
This phrase means to stand to gain financially or otherwise benefit from a particular situation.
Example: If we win the lottery, quid's in for everyone!
Note: It reflects a positive outcome, often suggesting a favorable turn of events related to money.
Pound the drinks
To 'pound the drinks' means to consume alcoholic beverages quickly or in large quantities.
Example: Let's head to the pub and pound the drinks tonight!
Note: The slang term adds a sense of vigor or intensity to the act of drinking, emphasizing speed or volume.
Pound - Examples
I need to exchange my dollars for pounds.
J'ai besoin d'échanger mes dollars contre des livres.
The price of the book is ten pounds.
Le prix du livre est de dix livres.
She pounded the dough to make bread.
Elle a frappé la pâte pour faire du pain.
Pound grammar
Pound - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: pound
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): pounds
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): pound
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): pounded
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): pounding
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): pounds
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): pound
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): pound
Syllables, Separation and Stress
pound Contains 1 syllables: pound
Phonetic transcription: ˈpau̇nd
pound , ˈpau̇nd (The red syllable is stressed)
Pound - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
pound: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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