dressing

• Substance liquide ou semi-liquide, souvent à base d'huile et de vinaigre, utilisée pour assaisonner les salades, ou action d'appliquer un pansement ou une compresse sur une plaie.

A noun referring to a sauce, typically used to add flavor to salads, or the act of applying a bandage or covering to a wound.

1. Salad dressingA2formalculinary

   A sauce, typically made from oil, vinegar, and seasonings, used to add flavor to salads.

   Vinaigrette (assaisonnement pour salade)

   • She poured a vinaigrette dressing over the salad.
   • This creamy dressing is perfect for Caesar salad.
   • I prefer a simple olive oil and lemon dressing.

   Synonymescondimentsalad dressingsaucevinaigrette

2. StuffingB1formalamericanculinary

   A mixture of ingredients, such as bread, herbs, and vegetables, used to stuff poultry or other foods before cooking.

   Farce

   • The turkey was filled with a savory herb dressing.
   • She prepared a cornbread dressing for Thanksgiving dinner.
   • The dressing was baked separately until golden brown.

   Synonymesfillingstuffing

3. Bandage or coveringB1formal

   A material applied to a wound to protect it and promote healing.

   pansement

   • The nurse changed the dressing on his wound.
   • A sterile dressing is essential to prevent infection.
   • He applied a clean dressing to the cut.

   Synonymesbandagecompresscoveringgauzelintplasterpoultice

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de mettre des vêtements ou de se couvrir de vêtements sur soi.

A verb used to indicate the act of putting on clothes or covering oneself with garments.

1. Put on clothesA1formal

   To put clothes on oneself or someone else.

   habiller

   • She dressed quickly for work.
   • He dressed the child in warm clothes.
   • I need to dress before we leave.

   Synonymesapparelarrayattireclothecostumegarboutfitrobe

   Antonymesdisrobestripunclotheundress

2. Wear formal or specific attireA2formal

   To wear clothes of a particular style or for a particular occasion.

   S'habiller (d'une certaine manière)

   • They dressed formally for the wedding.
   • She always dresses elegantly.
   • He dressed in a suit for the interview.

   Synonymesapparelarrayattireclothedress upgarboutfitrobe

   Antonymesstripundress

3. Prepare or treatB2formal

   To prepare something for use, especially by cleaning, applying a substance, or arranging.

   Préparer ou traiter

   • The nurse dressed the wound carefully.
   • She dressed the salad with olive oil and vinegar.
   • They dressed the mannequin in the window display.

   Synonymesarrangebandagebindcleanfinishgroomprepareprocesstendtreattrim

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