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draft noun

  /dɹæft/ , /dɹɑːft/
  • (universal) An early version of a written work (such as a book or e-mail) or drawing.
 ébauche, brouillon
  • (US spelling) A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle.
 courant d'air
  • (universal) A cheque, an order for money to be paid.
 traite
  • (US spelling) Liquid, especially beer or other alcohol, drawn from a cask or keg rather than a bottle or can.
 bière à la pression, pression
  • (American English, Canadian English, usually with the) Conscription, the system of forcing people to serve in the military.
 conscription
  • (US spelling) The quantity of liquid (such as water, alcohol, or medicine) drunk in one swallow.
 gorgée
  • (sports, American English) A system of assigning rookie players to professional sports teams.
 repêchage
  • (US spelling, nautical) The depth of water needed to float a particular ship; the depth from the waterline to the bottom of a vessel's hull; the depth of water drawn by a vessel.
 tirant, tirant d'eau

draft verb

  /dɹæft/ , /dɹɑːft/
  • (transitive) To write a first version, make a preliminary sketch.
 ébaucher
  • (transitive, US) To conscript a person, force a person to serve in some capacity, especially in the military.
 conscrire, embrigader, enrôler

draft adjective

  /dɹæft/ , /dɹɑːft/
  • (not comparable) Referring to drinks on tap, in contrast to bottled.
 au fût
draft horse
cheval de trait, jument de trait, étalon de trait
draft dodger
insoumis
draft animal
animal de trait
draft angle
dépouille
draft-pole
age
draft resister
réfractaire
draft beer
bière au fût
draft bill
proposition de loi
draft sheet
feuille de brouillon
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