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I.spot [Brit spɒt, Am spɑt] N

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2. spot (stain):

spot

a grease/rust spot

une tache de graisse/rouille

5. spot (small amount) inf:

a spot of cream/whisky/exercise/sightseeing

un peu de crème/de whisky/d'exercice/de tourisme

would you like a spot of lunch?

et si on mangeait un petit quelque chose?

to have or be in a spot of bother (with)

avoir quelques petits ennuis (avec)

6. spot (drop):

spot

7. spot (difficulty):

spot inf

situation f embêtante

to be in a (tight) spot

être dans une situation embêtante

to put sb on the spot (in an awkward situation)

mettre qn en mauvaise posture

to put sb on the spot (by asking a difficult question)

mettre qn dans l'embarras

8. spot MKTG:

spot

spot m publicitaire

9. spot (regular slot):

spot TV, RADIO

temps m d'antenne

10. spot (position):

this record has been on the top spot for two weeks

ce disque a été numéro un pendant deux semaines

this book has the number one spot on the bestseller list

ce livre est en tête de la liste des bestsellers

11. spot (moral blemish):

spot

the scandal is a spot on his reputation

le scandale a entaché sa réputation

12. spot:

spot (light) CINE, THEAT

spot (in home, display)

13. spot SPORTS:

spot (for penalty kick)

point m de pénalty

spot (for snooker ball)

14. spot Am (nightclub):

spot inf

boîte f de nuit inf

II.spot <pres part spotting; pret, pp spotted> [Brit spɒt, Am spɑt] VB trans

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3. spot Am (concede an advantage) inf:

to spot sb sth points

concéder qc à qn

he spotted me 20 metres

il m'a concédé 20 mètres d'avance

III.spot <pres part spotting; pret, pp spotted> [Brit spɒt, Am spɑt] VB impers (rain)

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it's spotting

il tombe quelques gouttes

IV.-spot COMP

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1. -spot Am (banknote):

a ten/five-spot

un billet de dix/cinq dollars

2. -spot (billiard ball):

the three/five-spot

la boule numéro trois/cinq

V.spot [Brit spɒt, Am spɑt]

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five spot N Am inf

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five spot

billet m de cinq dollars

blind spot N

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1. blind spot MED (in eye):

blind spot

point m aveugle

2. blind spot (in car, on hill):

blind spot

to be in sb's blind spot

être dans l'angle mort de qn

3. blind spot (point of ignorance):

blind spot fig

ignorance f U

to have a blind spot as far as sth is concerned

ne rien comprendre à qc

liver spot N

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liver spot

tache f brune (de vieillesse)

spot height N GEOG

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spot height

black spot [Brit, Am ˌblæk ˈspɑt] N fig

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spot goods N npl FIN

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spot goods

marchandises fpl disponibles immédiatement

spot cash N FIN

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spot cash

argent m comptant or spot

soft spot N inf

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to have a soft spot for sb

avoir un faible pour qn inf

spot fine N

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spot fine

amende f à régler sur le lieu de l'infraction

Translations for spot in the English»French Dictionary

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I.spot [spɒt, Am spɑ:t] N

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1. spot (mark):

spot of blood, grease

2. spot FASHION (pattern):

spot

3. spot Brit (skin blemish):

spot

4. spot Brit (little bit):

a spot of sth

un (petit) peu de qc

a spot of lunch

un léger repas

5. spot (place):

spot

on the spot

6. spot (part of show):

spot

7. spot inf → spotlight

Phrases:

to put sb on the spot

mettre qn sur la sellette

on the spot (just now)

on the spot (immediately after)

II.spot <-tt-> [spɒt, Am spɑ:t] VB intr Brit

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it's spotting (with rain)

III.spot <-tt-> [spɒt, Am spɑ:t] VB trans (see)

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See also spotlight

I.spotlight N

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1. spotlight (beam of light):

rayon m lumineux

2. spotlight THEAT, CINE:

II.spotlight <spotlighted, spotlighted [or spotlit, spotlit]> VB trans

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mettre en lumière

spot remover N

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spot remover

spot deal N

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spot deal

opération f au comptant

trouble spot N

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trouble spot

endroit m chaud

spot cash N

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spot cash → ready money

spot market N FIN

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spot market (without delay)

marché m au comptant

black spot N

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black spot

an accident black spot

un lieu connu pour ses accidents

spot price N FIN

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spot price (cash paid)

prix m au comptant

beauty spot N

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1. beauty spot (location):

beauty spot

2. beauty spot (face mark):

beauty spot

I.spot check N

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spot check

contrôle m surprise

II.spot check VB trans

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to spot-check

contrôler à l'improviste

to run on the spot/for cover

courir sur place/a l'abri

to put sb on the spot

mettre qn sur la sellette

to spot sth at 20 paces

flairer qc à cent mètres

to be riveted to the spot

être cloué sur place

to have a soft spot for sb

avoir un faible pour qn

to be/remain rooted to the spot

être/rester cloué sur place

to get out of a tight spot

se sauver d'un mauvais pas

to have a soft spot for sb

avoir un faible pour qn

to get oneself out of a tight spot

se sortir [ou se tirer] d'un mauvais pas

to root sb to the spot

figer qn surprise, terreur

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They thought democracy could take the form of mob rule that could be shaped on the spot by a demagogue. en.wikipedia.org

The building has been razed and a school memorial and veterans' memorial occupy the spot today. en.wikipedia.org

The Congolese used to the term "nzita" to express their belief that hair grew in a circular pattern in this spot. en.wikipedia.org

There is a detour around the trouble spot, using local roads. www.cbc.ca

Another must is a good eye for detail to spot blemished bodywork or crash damage, and preferably some mechanical know-how, or a friend with some. www.telegraph.co.uk

Therefore, the diameter of the light spot is defined by the aluminium reflector, and can not be adjusted without changing the lamp. en.wikipedia.org

They are tightly and economically composed and in terms of color, which he deploys judiciously, absolutely spot-on technique as far as nature is concerned. en.wikipedia.org

Faithful ask for that handkerchief in exchange for a new one they bring themselves or buy on the spot. en.wikipedia.org

Whilst the spot remained small, it wouldn't heal - bleeding in the shower, then scabbing over, in a "never ending" cycle. www.nzherald.co.nz

It takes a careful eye to spot the difference. en.wikipedia.org

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