boring

• Décrit quelque chose qui n'est pas intéressant ou captivant ; ennuyeux.

Describes something that is not interesting or exciting; dull.

1. Lacking interestA2formal

   So lacking in interest or excitement that it causes mental weariness or tedium.

   Ennuyeux

   • The lecture was so boring that half the class fell asleep.
   • He found the documentary boring and switched off the TV.
   • The meeting was a boring repetition of the same points.

   Synonymesdrearydrydullhumdrummonotonousstaletedioustiresomeuninterestingwearisome

   Antonymescaptivatingcompellingengagingentertainingexcitingfascinatinggrippinginterestingstimulatingthrilling

• Nom désignant l'action ou le procédé consistant à percer un trou, notamment dans le sol pour extraire des ressources telles que le pétrole ou le gaz.

A noun referring to the process or act of drilling a hole, especially into the earth to extract resources such as oil or gas.

indénombrable

1. Drilling processB2formaltechnical

   The act or process of making a hole, especially in the earth, using a drill or boring tool.

   Forage

   • The boring of the tunnel took several months to complete.
   • Precision boring is essential for creating accurate engine cylinders.
   • The construction crew started the boring for the foundation piles.

   Synonymesdrillingperforation

2. Oil or gas extractionB2formaltechnical

   The act of drilling a hole into the earth's surface to explore or extract natural resources like petroleum or natural gas.

   Forage (extraction de pétrole ou de gaz)

   • The company began boring for oil in the offshore field.
   • Deep-sea boring requires advanced technology and safety measures.
   • The team completed the boring and discovered a significant gas reserve.

   Synonymesdrilling

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de causer chez quelqu'un un sentiment d'ennui ou de lassitude, ou pour créer un trou en perçant.

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone feel uninterested or weary, or to make a hole by drilling.

verbe irrégulier

1. Cause to be boredB1formal

   To make someone feel weary or uninterested because of tediousness or lack of stimulation.

   Ennuyer

   • The long lecture bored the students.
   • He bored his friends with endless stories about his trip.
   • The repetitive task bored her after a while.

   Synonymesfatiguejadetireweary

   Antonymesamusecaptivateengageentertainexcitefascinateinterestintrigue

2. Make a holeB1formal

   To create a hole in something using a tool, such as a drill or a pointed instrument.

   percer

   • The carpenter bored a hole in the wood for the screw.
   • They bored through the rock to build the tunnel.
   • He bored a small hole in the wall to hang the picture.

   Synonymesburrdrillperforatepiercepunctureream

   Antonymesfillplugsealstop