earthing

• Action ou processus de connexion d'un système électrique ou d'un appareil à la terre pour assurer la sécurité, prévenir les chocs électriques et garantir un fonctionnement stable.

The act or process of connecting an electrical system or device to the ground for safety, preventing electric shocks and ensuring stable operation.

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1. Electrical groundingB2formaltechnical

   The process of connecting electrical equipment to the ground to ensure safety and prevent electric shock.

   Mise à la terre

   • Proper earthing is essential for all household appliances.
   • The electrician checked the earthing of the building's wiring.
   • Without earthing, the device could become a shock hazard.

   Synonymesgrounding

• Verbe désignant l'action de relier un circuit électrique à la terre, ou (en jardinage) de recouvrir les racines d'une plante avec de la terre.

A verb used to indicate the act of connecting an electrical circuit to the ground, or (in gardening) to cover the roots of a plant with soil.

1. Connect to groundB2formalbritish

   To connect an electrical device to the ground to prevent electric shock.

   Mettre à la terre

   • The electrician earthed the washing machine for safety.
   • All metal parts must be properly earthed.
   • He earthed the circuit to avoid short circuits.

   Synonymesground

2. Cover with soilB2formal

   To cover the roots of a plant with soil, especially to protect it.

   butter

   • The gardener earthed up the potatoes to protect them from frost.
   • She earthed the young plants to help them grow.
   • They earthed the base of the tree with fresh soil.

   Synonymessoil

Variantes phrasalearth up