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Anglais - Finlandais

Rub

rəb
Extrêmement Commun
700 - 800
700 - 800
L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000. Cet indice d'importance vous aide à vous concentrer sur les mots les plus utiles lors de votre processus d'apprentissage des langues.

hiero, hieronta, hankaaminen, puhdistaa hankaamalla

Significations de Rub en finnois

hiero

Exemple:
I like to rub my hands together to keep warm.
Tykkään hieroa käsiäni yhteen pysyäkseni lämpimänä.
She rubbed the lotion onto her skin.
Hän hieroi voidetta ihoonsa.
Utilisation: informalContexte: Describing physical actions, often related to friction or applying substances.
Note: The verb 'hiero' can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.

hieronta

Exemple:
He went for a rub at the spa.
Hän meni hierontaan kylpylässä.
A good rub can relieve muscle tension.
Hyvä hieronta voi lievittää lihasjännitystä.
Utilisation: formalContexte: Referring to a massage or treatment for relaxation or healing.
Note: 'Hieronta' specifically refers to a massage, which is a more formal context.

hankaaminen

Exemple:
The rub of the fabric against the skin can be irritating.
Kankaan hankaaminen ihoa vasten voi olla ärsyttävää.
There was a rub on the surface of the wood.
Puun pinnassa oli hankausta.
Utilisation: formal/informalContexte: Describing the action of rubbing against a surface, often leading to wear or irritation.
Note: 'Hankaaminen' is often used in more technical contexts, such as in materials science or textiles.

puhdistaa hankaamalla

Exemple:
You can rub the dirt off with a cloth.
Voit puhdistaa lian hankaamalla kankaalla.
She rubbed the stain out of the carpet.
Hän puhdisti tahran matosta hankaamalla.
Utilisation: informalContexte: Cleaning or removing something by applying friction.
Note: This meaning emphasizes the cleaning aspect and is often used in household contexts.

Les synonymes de Rub

massage

To massage means to apply pressure or knead with the hands to relieve tension or pain in the body. It is a more gentle and therapeutic action compared to simply rubbing.
Exemple: She massaged her sore muscles after a long workout.
Note: Massage involves more deliberate and focused movements for therapeutic purposes.

scrub

To scrub means to clean or rub something hard with a brush or a rough material to remove dirt or stains. It implies a more vigorous and thorough action than just rubbing.
Exemple: She scrubbed the floor until it was sparkling clean.
Note: Scrubbing involves a more intensive and forceful action to clean or remove dirt.

polish

To polish means to make something smooth and shiny by rubbing or buffing. It often involves using a polishing agent or cloth to enhance the appearance of an object.
Exemple: He polished his shoes until they gleamed.
Note: Polishing focuses on making something smooth and shiny, often using specific products or techniques.

Expressions et phrases courantes de Rub

Rub shoulders with

To spend time with or be in the company of someone who is important or famous.
Exemple: I had the opportunity to rub shoulders with some industry leaders at the conference.
Note: This phrase uses 'rub' metaphorically to mean being in close contact or association with someone.

Rub someone the wrong way

To annoy or irritate someone.
Exemple: His sarcastic comments always rub me the wrong way.
Note: In this idiom, 'rub' is used to convey causing discomfort or annoyance.

Rub it in

To keep reminding someone of their mistake or failure in a way that is annoying or hurtful.
Exemple: I know I made a mistake, you don't have to keep rubbing it in.
Note: Here, 'rub' is used to emphasize the action of making someone feel bad about something they did.

Rub salt in the wound

To make a painful situation even more painful for someone.
Exemple: Bringing up her failed relationship was like rubbing salt in the wound.
Note: Similar to 'rub it in,' this idiom intensifies the pain or discomfort felt by someone.

Rub elbows with

To associate or mingle with important or influential people.
Exemple: As a journalist, I get to rub elbows with politicians and celebrities.
Note: This phrase is similar to 'rub shoulders with' and uses 'rub' to indicate close interaction or connection.

Rub the wrong way

To annoy or irritate someone.
Exemple: His condescending attitude always rubs me the wrong way.
Note: Similar to 'rub someone the wrong way,' this idiom conveys causing irritation or discomfort.

Rub up against

To come into conflict or opposition with something.
Exemple: The new policy rubs up against our established procedures.
Note: In this phrase, 'rub' implies encountering friction or disagreement with existing practices or rules.

Expressions courantes (argot) de Rub

Rubber

In British English, 'rubber' refers to an eraser used for removing pencil marks. This term can cause confusion for American English speakers who associate 'rubber' with a different meaning.
Exemple: I need to get a new rubber for my pencil.
Note: The original word 'rub' refers to applying pressure in a back-and-forth motion, while 'rubber' is a specific term for an eraser.

Rubberneck

'Rubberneck' means to turn one's head to stare at something of interest or something unusual, often causing a traffic jam. This term is commonly used to describe drivers who slow down to look at accidents or other incidents.
Exemple: Don't rubberneck at the accident scene; it's disrespectful.
Note: The original word 'rub' involves applying pressure, while 'rubberneck' refers to turning one's neck to look.

Rubber room

In the educational context, 'rubber room' refers to a place where disruptive or problematic students are isolated or disciplined.
Exemple: The disruptive student was sent to the rubber room for detention.
Note: The original word 'rub' involves applying pressure, while 'rubber room' refers to a specific location for handling disciplinary issues.

Rubbing elbows

To 'rub elbows' means to mingle or associate closely with someone, especially someone influential or well-known.
Exemple: At the conference, I was rubbing elbows with some influential industry leaders.
Note: The original word 'rub' means to apply pressure, while 'rubbing elbows' refers to socializing or networking with others.

Rubber check

A 'rubber check' is a check that bounces due to insufficient funds in the account. It's a metaphorical term denoting a check that is not backed by real money.
Exemple: His promise to invest was just a rubber check; it bounced when I tried to cash it.
Note: The original word 'rub' involves applying pressure, while 'rubber check' refers to a bounced or invalid check.

Rub - Exemples

I rubbed my eyes when I woke up.
Hankauduin silmiini, kun heräsin.
The cat rubbed against my leg.
Kissa hankaantui jalkaani.
There was a lot of friction and rubbing between the two surfaces.
Kahden pinnan välillä oli paljon kitkaa ja hankautumista.

Grammaire de Rub

Rub - Verbe (Verb) / Verbe, forme de base (Verb, base form)
Lemme: rub
Conjugaisons
Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass): rub
Verbe, passé simple (Verb, past tense): rubbed
Verbe, gérondif ou participe présent (Verb, gerund or present participle): rubbing
Verbe, 3ème personne du singulier au présent (Verb, 3rd person singular present): rubs
Verbe, forme de base (Verb, base form): rub
Verbe, présent non à la 3ème personne du singulier (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): rub
Syllabes, Séparation et Accent
rub contient 1 syllabes: rub
Transcription phonétique: ˈrəb
rub , ˈrəb (La syllabe rouge est accentuée)

Rub - Importance et fréquence d'utilisation

L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000.
rub: 700 - 800 (Extrêmement Commun).
Cet indice d'importance vous aide à vous concentrer sur les mots les plus utiles lors de votre processus d'apprentissage des langues.
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