grounding

• Qui procure une sensation de stabilité, de réalité ou de connexion avec le moment présent ; qui ancre ou sert de base solide.

Describes something that provides a sense of stability, reality, or connection to the present moment.

1. Fundamental knowledgeB2formal

   Providing a basic or foundational understanding of a subject.

   Connaissances fondamentales

   • The course offers a grounding in basic economics.
   • She has a solid grounding in mathematics.
   • A grounding in physics is essential for this job.

   Synonymesfoundation

• Nom désignant une base ou fondation à partir de laquelle on élabore quelque chose, une formation ou initiation de base sur un sujet, ou l'action de relier un appareil électrique à la terre.

A noun referring to a basic foundation, training, or instruction in a particular subject, or the act of connecting an electrical device to the ground.

1. B2formal

   A basic knowledge of or training in a subject.

   connaissances de base

   • She has a good grounding in mathematics.
   • The course provides a solid grounding in business principles.
   • His grounding in classical literature is excellent.

   Synonymesbasiseducationfoundationinstructiontraining

2. B1informal

   The act of forbidding someone, especially a child, from going out as a punishment.

   Privation de sortie

   • He got a week's grounding for breaking the window.
   • Her parents gave her a grounding after she came home late.
   • Grounding is a common punishment for teenagers.

3. Electrical connectionB2formaltechnical

   A connection between an electrical circuit and the earth, used for safety.

   Mise à la terre

   • The electrician checked the grounding of the appliance.
   • Proper grounding prevents electrical shocks.
   • The system requires a reliable grounding wire.

   Synonymesearthing

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de limiter les déplacements, d'établir une base ou une fondation, ou de relier électriquement à la terre.

A verb used to indicate the act of restricting movement, establishing a basis, or connecting to the earth electrically.

1. Restrict movementB1informal

   To prevent someone from leaving a place, especially as a punishment.

   priver de sortie (punition)

   • His parents grounded him for a week after he broke curfew.
   • The pilot was grounded due to a medical issue.
   • She was grounded from using her phone for a month.

   Synonymesconfinedetainkeep inrestrainrestrict

   Antonymesfreerelease

2. Base or establishB2formal

   To base something on a particular fact, idea, or principle.

   fonder, baser

   • The theory is grounded in years of research.
   • Her argument was grounded in solid evidence.
   • The company's policies are grounded in ethical practices.

   Synonymesanchorbaseestablishfoundpredicateroot

3. Crush into small piecesB1formal

   To reduce something to small particles or powder by grinding.

   Broyer en petits morceaux

   • She ground the coffee beans for a fresh brew.
   • The mill ground the wheat into flour.
   • He ground the spices using a mortar and pestle.

   Synonymescrushgratemashmillpoundpowder

   Antonymesassemblebuildcoalescecombineconsolidateconstructcreateintegratejoinunite