double

US /ˈdʌb.əl/
UK /ˈdʌb.əl/
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double, jumelé

consisting of two equal, identical, or corresponding parts or elements

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She ordered a double espresso.
Elle a commandé un espresso double.
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The room has a double bed.
La chambre a un lit double.
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double, deux fois plus

twice the size, amount, or strength of something else

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He earns double his previous salary.
Il gagne le double de son salaire précédent.
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We need a double portion of vegetables.
Nous avons besoin d'une double portion de légumes.
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doubler

to become twice as much or as many

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The population has doubled in the last decade.
La population a doublé au cours de la dernière décennie.
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He had to double his efforts to finish on time.
Il a dû doubler ses efforts pour finir à temps.
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double, deux fois plus

twice the amount or size

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He paid double for the express delivery.
Il a payé le double pour la livraison express.
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The recipe calls for double the sugar.
La recette demande le double de sucre.
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double, deux fois

a thing that is twice as much as usual, or twice its usual size or strength

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Can I get a double of that drink?
Puis-je avoir un double de cette boisson ?
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He hit a double to left field.
Il a frappé un double au champ gauche.
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