Tibre (en. Tiber)
/tibr/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A tibre represents a measure or a flow in a given system.
The flow of the stream increased after the rains.
Le tibre du ruisseau a augmenté après les pluies.
In a figurative sense, it can refer to a significant amount of something.
There is a tibre of work to be done before the deadline.
Il y a un tibre de travail à réaliser avant la date limite.
Used in certain technical contexts to describe the flow.
The tibre of this engine is exceptional.
Le tibre de ce moteur est exceptionnel.
Etymology
The word 'tibre' derives from old French, related to terms of measurement.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have a tibre
to have a considerable amount
avoir un tibre
to be at tibre
to be at a specific measure or level
être à tibre
to start at tibre
to begin with a certain intensity
commencer au tibre
Related Words
flow
Measurement of the passage of something through a point in time.
débit
measure
Evaluation of dimensions, weight, or capacity.
mesure
flux
Movement or circulation of something.
flux
Slang Meanings
A good time or a good atmosphere.
This party is really tibre!
Cette fête est vraiment tibre !
A good plan or a good idea.
We have a tibre this weekend to go to the beach.
On a un tibre ce week-end pour aller à la plage.