stubble
US /ˈstʌb.əl/
UK /ˈstʌb.əl/
1.
chaume, restes de récolte
the short, stiff stalks of grain or hay remaining in a field after harvesting
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The farmer burned the stubble in the field.
L'agriculteur a brûlé les chaumes dans le champ.
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Walking through the dry stubble was uncomfortable.
Marcher à travers les chaumes secs était inconfortable.
2.
barbe naissante, poils courts
short, stiff hairs, especially on a man's face that has not been shaved for a while
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He had a five o'clock stubble on his chin.
Il avait une barbe naissante sur le menton.
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She ran her hand over the rough stubble on his cheek.
Elle passa sa main sur la barbe rugueuse de sa joue.