Gomme (en. Eraser)

/ɡɔm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Substance generally made of rubber or plastic used to erase pencil marks.

The teacher used an eraser to clear the board.

Le professeur a utilisé une gomme pour effacer le tableau.

Adhesive material in sheets used to stick objects together.

I need gum to fix these papers.

J'ai besoin de gomme pour fixer ces papiers.

Chemical product used in the production of various rubber items.

The gum is essential for making tires.

La gomme est essentielle pour fabriquer des pneus.

From Latin 'gummi', meaning resin or gum.

pencil eraser

Gum specifically used for erasing.

gomme à effacer

face mask gum

Product used to achieve makeup effects.

gomme de masque

horse gum

Type of gum used for its effectiveness.

gomme de cheval

eraser

Object used to remove writing.

efface

rubber

Elastic material obtained from latex.

caoutchouc

adhesive

Product that sticks surfaces together.

adhésif

Informal use to refer to someone less intelligent.

He is such a gummy, always off the mark.

Il est un vrai gomme, toujours à côté de la plaque.

Term used for a person who is too rigid or does not adapt.

Stop being a gummy, be more flexible!

Arrête d'être une gomme, sois plus flexible!