hem
US /hem/
UK /hem/
1.
ourler, faire un ourlet
to fold back and sew down the edge of a piece of cloth or clothing
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She needs to hem the curtains to the right length.
Elle doit ourler les rideaux à la bonne longueur.
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The tailor will hem your trousers for you.
Le tailleur va ourler votre pantalon pour vous.
2.
encercler, confiner
to surround and restrict the movement of someone or something
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The police tried to hem in the suspects.
La police a essayé d'encercler les suspects.
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He felt hemmed in by all the rules and regulations.
Il se sentait encerclé par toutes les règles et réglementations.
1.
hum, raclement de gorge
a sound made by clearing the throat, often to get attention or express hesitation
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He gave a little hem before speaking.
Il a fait un petit hum avant de parler.
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She cleared her throat with a polite hem.
Elle s'éclaircit la gorge avec un hum poli.