check

check
[[t] ek[/t]] 1. verb
1) (to see if something (eg a sum) is correct or accurate: Will you check my addition?) vérifier
2) (to see if something (eg a machine) is in good condition or working properly: Have you checked the engine (over)?) vérifier
3) (to hold back; to stop: We've checked the flow of water from the burst pipe.) arrèter
2. noun
1) (an act of testing or checking.) vérification
2) (something which prevents or holds back: a check on imports.) frein
3) (in chess, a position in which the king is attacked: He put his opponent's king in check.) échec
4) (a pattern of squares: I like the red check on that material.) carreaux
5) (a ticket received in return for handing in baggage etc.) bulletin de consigne
6) ((especially American) a bill: The check please, waiter!) addition
7) ((American) a cheque.) chèque
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- checkbook - check-in - checkmate 3. verb
(to put (an opponent's king) in this position.) faire échec et mat
- checkpoint - check-up - check in - check out - check up on - check up

English-French dictionary. 2014.

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