Let-off - traduction, prononciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈletˈɒf|
Brit.  |ˈletɒf|  British pronunciation of the word let-off

noun

- Une échappatoire à la punition.Ed
The accused received a suspended sentence, which many saw as a let-off.
The missed penalty was a massive let-off for the home team.
- (ingénierie) Un dispositif pour lâcher, libérer ou donner, comme la chaîne du cylindre d'un métier à tisser.Ed

verb

- Faire exploser.Ed
Stand back when you let off fireworks.
- (idiomatique) Pardonner et non punir.Ed
The boss let me off for breaking the office window, when in theory she could have fined me about 30 dollars for the break.

Matrix of words

verb

- lâcher — release, drop, let loose, relinquish, let off, slacken
- faire éclater — burst, let off, touch off
- amnistier — amnesty, pardon, let off
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