milk

US /mɪlk/
UK /mɪlk/
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1.

lait

an opaque white fluid rich in fat and protein, secreted by female mammals for the nourishment of their young.

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She poured some milk into her coffee.
Elle a versé du lait dans son café.
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Do you prefer whole milk or skim milk?
Préférez-vous le lait entier ou le lait écrémé ?
1.

traire

to draw milk from (a cow or other animal).

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The farmer began to milk the cows at dawn.
Le fermier a commencé à traire les vaches à l'aube.
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It takes skill to milk a goat by hand.
Il faut de l'habileté pour traire une chèvre à la main.
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extractdraw off
2.

exploiter, soutirer

to exploit or get as much money or advantage as possible from (a situation or person).

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He tried to milk the situation for all it was worth.
Il a essayé de tirer le maximum de la situation.
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The lawyer was accused of trying to milk his clients for extra fees.
L'avocat a été accusé d'essayer de soutirer des frais supplémentaires à ses clients.
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exploitcapitalize ontake advantage ofleveragesqueeze
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