Doublé (en. Double)

/dob.le/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Composed of two elements of the same nature.
She has glasses with double lenses.
Elle a des lunettes à verres doublés.
Which represents or contains something twice.
He won a double award this year.
Il a gagné un prix doublé cette année.
Which is duplicable.
The document must be duplicated before sending.
Le document doit être doublé avant l'envoi.

Etymology

From the Latin 'duplus', composed of 'duo' (two) and 'plus' (more).

Common Phrases and Expressions

double meaning
To have a double significance or interpretation.
doublé sens
double work
To have two jobs or commitments at the same time.
doublé de travail
double play in baseball
A player who hits a two-base hit.
doublé au baseball

Related Words

lining
Fabric or other material used to line a garment.
doublure
doubling
Action of doubling, often in quantity or intensity.
doublement
duality
Character of what is double or manner of being dual.
dualité

Slang Meanings

To have a double plan
He plays both sides, he has a double plan.
Il joue sur deux tableaux, il a un double plan.
To be double-minded
He really has a double mind, he often changes his point of view.
Il a vraiment un esprit double, il change souvent de point de vue.