seal
A seal is a small piece of plastic, paper, or wax that closes a container or package. It shows that the product is new and has not been opened or used before.
Exemples
3 sur 5Check that the seal on the milk is not broken.
Look at the plastic cover on the milk to make sure it is closed.
The manufacturer places a silver seal on every box to prove it is real.
The company puts a special sticker on the box to show it is authentic.
I can't open this jar because the seal is too tight.
This bottle is hard to open because the lid is stuck very well.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Imagine a 'seal' (the animal) balancing a 'seal' (sticker) on its nose while shopping at the supermarket.
Quiz rapide
Do not buy this juice if the ______ is broken.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : seal
Exemples
Check that the seal on the milk is not broken.
everydayLook at the plastic cover on the milk to make sure it is closed.
The manufacturer places a silver seal on every box to prove it is real.
formalThe company puts a special sticker on the box to show it is authentic.
I can't open this jar because the seal is too tight.
informalThis bottle is hard to open because the lid is stuck very well.
The experiment requires an airtight seal to prevent contamination.
academicThe test needs a perfect closure so no air can get in or out.
The company’s seal of quality is recognized worldwide.
businessThe business's mark of high standards is known everywhere.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
seal of approval
a sign that someone likes or agrees with something
my lips are sealed
a promise to keep a secret
signed and sealed
formally completed and official
Souvent confondu avec
A 'sale' is when prices are lower; a 'seal' is a physical closure.
A 'ceiling' is the top of a room; a 'seal' is used to close things.
Notes d'usage
Use this word when talking about the safety or freshness of food and electronics. It usually refers to the physical layer you must remove before using a product.
Erreurs courantes
Don't confuse the noun 'seal' (the object) with the verb 'to seal' (the action of closing). Also, remember that 'seal' is also an animal, but in shopping, it always refers to packaging.
Astuce mémo
Imagine a 'seal' (the animal) balancing a 'seal' (sticker) on its nose while shopping at the supermarket.
Origine du mot
From the Old French 'seel', originating from the Latin 'sigillum', which means a small sign or mark.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many Western countries, customers are advised never to buy a product if the safety seal is broken, as it may be unsafe.
Quiz rapide
Do not buy this juice if the ______ is broken.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : seal
Vocabulaire associé
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grocery
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A1A large shop that is divided into several sections, each selling different types of goods such as clothes, furniture, and electronics. It allows customers to find many different products in one single building.
convenience store
A1A small retail business that stocks a range of everyday items such as groceries, snack foods, confectionery, soft drinks, tobacco products, over-the-counter drugs, toiletries, newspapers, and magazines. They are usually located in busy areas and stay open for long hours, sometimes 24 hours a day.
stall
A1A small shop with an open front or a large table used for selling goods in a public place, like a market. It is typically temporary or part of a larger collection of similar selling points.
counter
A1A counter is a long, flat surface in a shop, bank, or restaurant where customers are served. It is the place where you usually pay for items or ask for information.
checkout
A1The place in a store where you pay for the things you want to buy. It can also refer to the area or desk in a hotel where you pay your bill and leave.
goods
A1Goods are items or products that are made to be sold to people. In shopping, this word refers to the physical things you can see and touch in a store, like food, clothes, or toys.
bag
A1A flexible container made of paper, plastic, leather, or cloth, used for carrying items. It typically has one or two handles and is commonly used when shopping or traveling to hold goods.
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