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    Charger (en. Load)

    /ʃaʁʒe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To put a load on something, adding weight or content.
    You need to charge the car before setting off on your trip.
    Il faut charger la voiture avant de partir en voyage.
    To empower someone with a task or mission.
    She was charged with the research project.
    Elle a été chargée du projet de recherche.
    To fill a device with energy or data.
    Don't forget to charge your phone every night.
    N'oubliez pas de charger votre téléphone chaque nuit.
    To load goods into a vehicle for transport.
    They started to load the crates into the truck.
    Ils ont commencé à charger les caisses dans le camion.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'carricare' which means 'to put in a cart'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to charge someone with
    Empower someone with a task.
    charger quelqu'un de
    to charge to the max
    To fill completely, often used to refer to batteries.
    charger à bloc
    to charge blindly
    To act without knowing all the details.
    charger à l'aveugle

    Related Words

    charge
    An added weight or content to something.
    charge
    charger
    A device used to recharge a device.
    chargeur
    discharge
    The action of removing a load.
    décharge

    Slang Meanings

    To be under pressure or stressed by responsibilities.
    I am too busy this week with work.
    Je suis trop chargé cette semaine avec le boulot.
    To be very busy.
    She is always busy, she never has time to go out.
    Elle est toujours chargée, elle n'a jamais le temps de sortir.