grooming

• Action de nettoyer, brosser et entretenir l'apparence de soi-même ou d'un animal, par exemple un animal de compagnie.

A noun referring to the act of cleaning, brushing, and maintaining the appearance of oneself or an animal, such as a pet.

indénombrable

1. Personal hygiene and appearanceA2formal

   The act of cleaning, brushing, and maintaining one's hair, nails, skin, and overall appearance.

   Toilette personnelle

   • Good grooming is important for a professional appearance.
   • She spends an hour on her grooming routine every morning.
   • The salon offers a full range of grooming services for men.

   Synonymeshygienepersonal careprimpingtoiletry

   Antonymesslovenlinessunkemptness

2. Animal careA2formal

   The practice of cleaning, brushing, and maintaining the coat, nails, and hygiene of an animal.

   Soin des animaux

   • Regular grooming keeps your dog's coat healthy and shiny.
   • The cat's grooming habits are very meticulous.
   • He took his horse to the stable for grooming before the show.

   Synonymesbrushingcleaningcombingtendingwashing

3. Manipulative behaviorC1formallegal

   The act of building a relationship with a child or vulnerable person to exploit them, often for sexual abuse.

   Grooming (manipulation d'enfant)

   • The court convicted him of child grooming.
   • Online grooming is a serious crime.
   • Awareness campaigns help parents recognize signs of grooming.

   Synonymesconditioningenticementmanipulationrecruitmentseduction

• 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