playing

• Participe présent du verbe 'play', utilisé comme adjectif pour décrire quelque chose ou quelqu'un qui participe activement à des jeux ou activités ludiques.

Present participle of 'play', used as an adjective to describe something actively involved in play or game activities.

1. Engaged in playA1formal

   Participating in games or recreational activities for fun.

   en train de jouer

   • The playing children were laughing in the park.
   • She watched the playing puppies chase each other.
   • The playing field was covered in fresh snow.

   Synonymessporting

   Antonymestoilingworking

2. Performing musicA2formal

   Actively performing or producing music on an instrument.

   jouer (de la musique)

   • The playing musicians filled the hall with beautiful sounds.
   • He is a playing member of the orchestra.
   • The playing guitarist captivated the audience.

   Synonymesperforming

3. Participating in sportsA2formal

   Actively taking part in a sports game or match.

   jouer (en tant que participant à un sport)

   • The playing players were exhausted after the match.
   • She is a playing member of the tennis team.
   • The playing field was prepared for the tournament.

   Synonymesactiveparticipating

• Nom désignant l'action ou l'activité de jouer, que ce soit pour se divertir, pratiquer un jeu ou un sport, ou encore interpréter une pièce musicale ou théâtrale.

A noun referring to the act or activity of engaging in play, recreation, or performance, often in the context of games or sports.

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1. Activity of engaging in playA1formal

   The act of participating in games or recreational activities for fun.

   Action de jouer

   • The children's playing could be heard from the garden.
   • Playing in the park is good for kids' health.
   • She enjoys playing with her toys after school.

   Synonymesamusementdiversionentertainmentfungamesmanshipplayplaytimerecreation

   Antonymeslaboringtoilingworking

2. Performance on musical instrumentA2formal

   The act of performing music on an instrument.

   jeu (musical)

   • His playing of the piano was impressive.
   • The concert featured excellent playing by the orchestra.
   • She has been practicing her playing for hours.

   Synonymesexecutioninterpretationperformancerendition

3. Participation in sports or gamesA2formal

   The act of taking part in a sport or game.

   jeu

   • The team's playing was outstanding in the final match.
   • Playing in the championship requires great skill.
   • His playing in the tournament earned him a medal.

   Synonymesinvolvementparticipationplay

   Antonymesobservingwatching

• Verbe désignant le fait de participer à un jeu ou à un sport pour se divertir, ou d'interpréter de la musique.

A verb used to indicate engaging in a game or sport for enjoyment, or performing music.

1. Engage in recreationA1formal

   To do an activity for enjoyment and fun, rather than for work or study.

   Jouer (pour se divertir)

   • Children love to play in the park.
   • She plays with her dog every evening.
   • They played games at the birthday party.

   Synonymescavortdisportfrolicrompsport

   Antonymeslaborstudytoilwork

2. A1formal

   To perform music on an instrument or with a device.

   jouer (de la musique)

   • He plays the guitar very well.
   • Can you play this song on the piano?
   • She plays classical music on the violin.

   Synonymesblowexecuteinterpretperformpluckrenderstrum

3. Participate in sportsA1formal

   To take part in a sport or game.

   jouer (à un sport)

   • They play soccer every weekend.
   • He plays basketball for the school team.
   • The teams will play against each other tomorrow.

   Synonymescompetecontendengageparticipatetake part

   Antonymestoilwork

4. Act a roleA2formal

   To perform a character in a play, film, or show.

   jouer un rôle

   • She plays the lead role in the school play.
   • He plays a detective in the movie.
   • The actor plays multiple characters in the series.

   Synonymesactcharacterizeenactimpersonateperformportrayrepresent

Variantes phrasalplay alongplay aroundplay downplay offplay outplay up