compress

comprimer, compresser

Presser ou serrer quelque chose pour lui faire occuper moins de place.

En anglais simple : To press or squeeze something so that it takes up less space.

• Compress the sponge in your hand.
• The pump compresses air inside the tank.
• They compressed the loose material into firm blocks.

Comment l'utiliser : compress something into something (The machine compresses waste into small blocks.)

Synonymes : squeeze, press, compact

Contraires : expand

Expressions courantes : compress a spring, compress air, compress something tightly, compress the material

se comprimer

Devenir plus petit ou se replier de façon à occuper moins de place.

En anglais simple : To become smaller or fold into a shape that takes up less space.

• This foam compresses easily.
• The mattress compressed under his weight.
• The sleeping bag compresses into a tiny bundle for travel.

Comment l'utiliser : compress into something (The cushion compresses into a small package.)

Synonymes : compact, contract

Contraires : expand

Expressions courantes : compress easily, compress under pressure

compresse

Linge ou petit sac appliqué sur le corps pour réduire la douleur, le gonflement ou le saignement.

En anglais simple : A cloth or small bag placed against the body to reduce pain, swelling, or bleeding.

• Put a cold compress on your ankle.
• She held a warm compress against her sore eye.
• Replace the compress when it becomes warm.

Expressions courantes : cold compress, warm compress, apply a compress