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    Doublement (en. Doubly)

    /du.blə.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The operation of doubling something, for example, an amount.
    The doubling of the salary was well received by the employees.
    Le doublement du salaire a été bien accueilli par les employés.
    A repetition or an increase.
    He experienced a doubling of his sales this year.
    Il a connu un doublement de ses ventes cette année.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'double', from Latin 'duplus', meaning 'twice'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    doubling of a hat
    Wearing two hats or having two roles at the same time.
    doublement de chapeau
    doubling of the stake
    Increasing the stakes in a game or business.
    doublement de la mise
    doubling of effort
    Multiplying efforts to achieve a better result.
    doublement de l'effort

    Related Words

    double
    Which is twice as large or numerous.
    double
    liner
    An added piece to strengthen or cover something.
    doublure
    duplicate
    To make a copy or reproduction of an object or idea.
    dupliquer

    Slang Meanings

    Doing things in double, often to ensure their success.
    He took the time to double-check his notes before the exam.
    Il a pris le temps de doublement vérifier ses notes avant l'examen.
    Acting excessively or repeatedly.
    He can't stop joking, it's double the fun.
    Il n'arrête pas de faire des blagues, c'est du doublement de la rigolade.