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    Surface (en. Surface)

    /syʁ.fas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The outer part of an object.
    The surface of the Earth is covered by water at 70%.
    La surface de la Terre est recouverte d'eau à 70%.
    The external appearance of something.
    The surface of the ice was smooth and reflective.
    La surface de la glace était lisse et réfléchissante.
    The area or extent of a plane.
    He measured the surface of the table.
    Il a mesuré la surface de la table.
    verb
    To bring an object into contact with another surface.
    She surfaced the paint on the wall.
    Elle a surface la peinture sur le mur.
    To expose oneself to an event.
    The wine must be exposed to air to develop its aromas.
    Le vin doit être surface à l'air pour développer ses arômes.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'superficies', which means 'surface, appearance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    surface of the water
    The height of water visible at the surface.
    surface de l'eau
    bring to the surface
    To bring something to knowledge.
    mettre en surface
    at the surface
    Visible or obvious.
    à la surface

    Related Words

    surfacique
    Relating to the surface.
    surfacique
    surfacer
    Action of making a surface smooth.
    surfacer
    superficial
    Pertaining to or limited to the surface.
    superficiel

    Slang Meanings

    To take things lightly.
    Don't be so superficial; there are important things to consider.
    Ne sois pas si surface, il y a des choses importantes à considérer.
    To appear shallow in a discussion.
    He is always very superficial in his opinions.
    Il est toujours très surface dans ses opinions.