compact

US /kəmˈpækt/
UK /kəmˈpækt/
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compact, dense

closely and neatly packed together; dense

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The car has a compact design, making it easy to park.
La voiture a un design compact, ce qui la rend facile à garer.
The snow was compact and firm underfoot.
La neige était compacte et ferme sous les pieds.
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poudrier, compact

a small flat case containing face powder and a mirror, typically carried in a woman's handbag

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She pulled out her makeup compact to touch up her face.
Elle a sorti son poudrier pour se refaire une beauté.
The vintage compact had intricate engravings.
Le poudrier vintage avait des gravures complexes.
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compacter, tasser

make or become denser, firmer, or more closely packed

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The machine is designed to compact waste materials.
La machine est conçue pour compacter les déchets.
The soil needs to be compacted before laying the foundation.
Le sol doit être compacté avant de poser les fondations.