drenching

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus de faire tremper complètement quelque chose, souvent en versant ou en immergeant un liquide.

A noun referring to the act or process of making something thoroughly wet, often by pouring or immersing liquid.

1. Soaking or saturationB2informal

   The act of making something completely wet by covering it in liquid.

   trempage

   • The drenching from the sudden storm ruined her new dress.
   • After a drenching in the rain, they quickly dried off inside.
   • The gardener gave the plants a thorough drenching with the hose.
   • A drenching with salt water can damage the leather seats.

   Synonymesdousingfloodingimmersionsaturationsoakingsousingwetting

• Verbe désignant l'action de mouiller complètement ou de saturer quelque chose, souvent avec un liquide.

A verb used to indicate the act of thoroughly wetting or soaking something, often with a liquid.

1. Make thoroughly wetB1formal

   To make someone or something completely wet by pouring or soaking liquid over them.

   tremper complètement

   • The sudden downpour drenched us within minutes.
   • She drenched the sponge in water before cleaning the counter.
   • The gardener drenched the soil to prepare it for planting.

   Synonymesdousefloodimmerseinundatesaturatesoaksousesteep

   Antonymesdehydratedesiccatedryparch

2. Cover or saturateB2formal

   To cover something completely with a liquid or substance.

   Tremper d'un liquide

   • He drenched the steak in barbecue sauce before grilling.
   • The artist drenched the canvas in vibrant colors.
   • The fabric was drenched in dye to achieve the desired shade.

   Synonymesdousefloodimmerseinundatesaturatesoaksousesteep

   Antonymesdehydratedesiccatedry