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    Criblé (en. Screen)

    /kʁiblé/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Characterized by sifting, often used in reference to materials or information.
    Sifted sand is used for construction.
    Le sable criblé est utilisé pour la construction.
    The act of undergoing a rigorous sorting or selection.
    The sifted data helped refine our results.
    Les données criblées ont permis d'affiner nos résultats.
    Refers to a surface or an object that has been sifted.
    The coffee was carefully sifted to remove impurities.
    Le café a été soigneusement criblé pour enlever les impuretés.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'cribler', which means to sift or filter.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    riddled with questions
    A set of very detailed or precise questions.
    criblé de questions
    to be riddled with criticism
    To be highly criticized, often due to a strict evaluation.
    être criblé de critiques
    a thorough job
    A job that has been meticulously examined or assessed.
    un travail criblé

    Related Words

    cribler
    Verb meaning to sift or filter.
    cribler
    crible
    Instrument used for sifting.
    crible
    criblage
    Action of sifting, that is, filtering or selecting.
    criblage

    Slang Meanings

    To be overwhelmed by criticism.
    He was riddled by journalists after his speech.
    Il a été criblé par les journalistes après son discours.
    To have many problems or concerns.
    She is riddled with worries at the moment.
    Elle est criblée de soucis en ce moment.