cushioning

• Nom désignant un matériau ou une couche utilisée pour amortir les chocs, assurer le confort ou protéger contre les vibrations et les impacts.

A noun referring to material or padding used to soften impact, provide comfort, or protect against shock.

indénombrable

1. Protective paddingB1formal

   Material or structure used to reduce impact, shock, or pressure.

   Amortissement, rembourrage protecteur

   • The cushioning in these running shoes absorbs shock effectively.
   • The packaging includes extra cushioning to protect fragile items.
   • Good cushioning is essential for comfortable seating.

   Synonymesbolsterbufferbumpercushionpackingpadpaddingpillowprotectionshock absorberstuffingwadding

2. Financial protectionB2formal

   A reserve or buffer that protects against financial loss or difficulty.

   protection financière

   • The company's savings provide cushioning against market downturns.
   • Emergency funds act as cushioning during unexpected expenses.
   • Insurance offers cushioning against major financial risks.

   Synonymesbufferinsuranceprotectionreservesafety net

• Amortir un choc ou une pression, ou fournir une couche protectrice ou un rembourrage.

A verb meaning to soften the impact or effect of something, or to provide a protective layer or padding.

1. Protect from impactB1formal

   To soften the effect of a blow or impact.

   Amortir

   • The thick grass cushioned his fall.
   • The airbag cushioned the driver from the collision.
   • The packaging is designed to cushion the product during shipping.

   Synonymesabsorbbufferdampendeadenlessenmitigatemuffleshieldsoften

2. Mitigate negative effectsB2formal

   To reduce the unpleasant or harmful effects of something.

   amortir

   • The government introduced measures to cushion the economic downturn.
   • Savings can help cushion the blow of losing a job.
   • The program is designed to cushion the impact of rising prices on low-income families.

   Synonymesabsorbbufferdampendeadenlessenmitigatemufflereduceshieldsoften

   Antonymesaggravateexacerbateintensifyworsen