groom

• Nom désignant un homme qui va se marier ou qui vient de se marier, ou une personne qui s'occupe des chevaux.

A noun referring to a man who is about to be married or has just been married, or a person who tends to horses.

1. BridegroomA2formal

   A man who is about to be married or has just been married.

   jeune marié (lors du mariage)

   • The groom looked nervous as he waited at the altar.
   • She walked down the aisle to meet her groom.
   • The groom gave a heartfelt speech at the reception.

   Synonymesbridegroom

2. Horse caretakerB1formal

   A person employed to take care of horses, including feeding, cleaning, and exercising them.

   Palefrenier (personne qui s'occupe des chevaux)

   • The groom brushed the horse's mane before the race.
   • He worked as a groom at the stables for many years.
   • The groom prepared the horses for the morning ride.

   Synonymeshostlerostlerstableman

• Verbe désignant l'action de nettoyer et d'entretenir l'apparence de soi ou d'un animal, ou de préparer quelqu'un à un rôle ou à une activité particulière.

A verb used to indicate the act of cleaning and maintaining the appearance of oneself or an animal, or preparing someone for a particular role or activity.

1. Clean and tidy an animalB1formal

   To brush, clean, and care for the coat or fur of an animal, especially a horse or dog.

   Panser (un animal)

   • She grooms her horse every morning before riding.
   • The dog needs to be groomed regularly to keep its coat healthy.
   • He spent an hour grooming the pony for the competition.

   Synonymesbrushcleancombcurrytend

2. Prepare someone for a roleB2formal

   To train or prepare someone for a particular job, position, or activity.

   former (quelqu'un) à un rôle

   • The company is grooming him for a management position.
   • She was groomed from a young age to become a professional dancer.
   • The coach groomed the young athlete for the Olympics.

   Synonymescoachcultivatementornurtureprepareprimereadytraintutor

   Antonymesdiscourageignoreneglect

3. Make oneself neat and tidyB1formal

   To clean and arrange one's own appearance, such as hair or clothes.

   Se faire beau

   • He groomed himself carefully before the interview.
   • She spent time grooming her hair for the party.
   • The actor groomed himself in front of the mirror before the show.

   Synonymesfreshen uppreenprimpsmarten upspruce uptidy

   Antonymesdishevelmessmussuntidy