grounded

privé de sortie

Puni, généralement par ses parents, en étant privé de sorties ou de certaines activités.

En anglais simple : Not allowed to go out or enjoy certain activities as a punishment, usually given by parents.

• I am grounded this weekend.
• She was grounded for lying to her parents.
• Are you still grounded, or can you come to the party?

Comment l'utiliser : grounded for something (I am grounded for coming home late.)

Expressions courantes : be grounded, grounded for weeks

réaliste, terre à terre

Qui aborde la vie et les choses importantes avec calme, bon sens et réalisme.

En anglais simple : Sensible, calm, and realistic about life and what matters.

• She is a very grounded person.
• His family helps him stay grounded despite his success.
• We need someone grounded to lead the team.

Synonymes : down-to-earth, sensible, realistic

Contraires : unrealistic

Expressions courantes : stay grounded, grounded person, well grounded, remain grounded

interdit de vol, cloué au sol

Qui ne peut pas voler ou n’y est pas autorisé, généralement pour une raison de sécurité, une panne ou une règle.

En anglais simple : Not allowed or able to fly, usually because of danger, a fault, or a rule.

• All flights are grounded today.
• The pilot remained grounded until his medical checks were complete.
• Several grounded aircraft were waiting for repairs.

Expressions courantes : grounded aircraft, grounded pilot, remain grounded

mis à la terre

Relié à la terre par un fil pour évacuer l’électricité sans danger.

En anglais simple : Connected to the earth by a wire so that electricity can flow away safely.

• The circuit is grounded.
• Make sure the metal case is properly grounded.
• A grounded outlet helps protect you from electric shocks.

Synonymes : earthed

Contraires : ungrounded

Expressions courantes : grounded circuit, properly grounded, grounded outlet