Tirée (en. Pulled)

/tiʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Movement that consists of pulling an object.
Pulling a rope can be difficult.
La tirée d'une corde peut être difficile.
Result of an action of pulling.
His pulling was very precise.
Sa tirée était très précise.
verb
Action of pulling.
He pulls to make a deep shot.
Il tire pour faire un tir en profondeur.

Etymology

From the verb tirer, of Latin origin 'tractare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

taken from درس
Student who was drawn by lot to present.
tirée de درس
without having to be coaxed
Without needing to force them.
sans se faire tirer l'oreille

Related Words

to pull
To bring towards oneself by a movement.
tirer
rope
Thread, flexible material that can be pulled.
corde

Slang Meanings

To draw the short straw.
We'll draw straws to decide who did it.
On va tirer à la courte paille pour décider qui l'a fait.
To shoot.
He is known for his precise shooting in basketball.
Il est connu pour son tir précis dans le basket.