rib

US /rɪb/
UK /rɪb/
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1.

côte

each of a series of curved bones that are connected to the spine and help to form the rib cage

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He fractured a rib in the accident.
Il s'est fracturé une côte dans l'accident.
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The doctor checked for broken ribs.
Le médecin a vérifié s'il y avait des côtes cassées.
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2.

côte, côtelette

a cut of meat, especially beef or pork, that includes a rib or ribs

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We ordered a plate of barbecued ribs.
Nous avons commandé une assiette de côtes de porc grillées.
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The chef prepared a delicious prime rib.
Le chef a préparé une délicieuse côte de bœuf.
3.

côte, nervure, baleine

a raised band or ridge, especially one that is part of a structure or surface

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The fabric had a distinct rib pattern.
Le tissu avait un motif en côtes distinct.
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The umbrella's ribs provide its structure.
Les baleines du parapluie lui donnent sa structure.
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taquiner, chambouler

to tease or make fun of someone in a playful way

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His friends always rib him about his terrible singing.
Ses amis le taquinent toujours à propos de son chant horrible.
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She likes to rib her brother about his messy room.
Elle aime taquiner son frère à propos de sa chambre en désordre.
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