moisturise

• Appliquer une substance (comme une lotion ou une crème) sur la peau ou une surface pour l'hydrater ou restaurer son humidité.

A verb meaning to apply a substance (such as a lotion or cream) to the skin or a surface in order to add or restore moisture.

1. Increase humidityB2formal

   To add moisture to the air or an environment, making it more humid.

   Humidifier l'air

   • The humidifier helps moisturise the dry air in the room.
   • Plants can moisturise the air through transpiration.
   • In greenhouses, water is often sprayed to moisturise the atmosphere.

   Synonymesdampenhumidifymoisten

   Antonymesdehumidifydry

2. Apply to skinA2formal

   To apply a creamy substance to the skin to prevent dryness and keep it soft.

   hydrater la peau

   • She always moisturises her face after washing.
   • Use a good lotion to moisturise your hands in winter.
   • He forgot to moisturise his skin and it became flaky.

   Synonymescreamhydratenourishsoften