repellent

• Qui provoque un fort dégoût ou une aversion, donnant envie de s'en éloigner ou de l'éviter. Peut aussi désigner une substance qui éloigne les insectes ou les animaux nuisibles.

Describes something that is extremely unpleasant or disgusting, causing a desire to avoid it.

1. Serving to repelB2formal

   Having the ability to drive away or keep something at a distance.

   Qui repousse

   • The fabric has a water-repellent coating.
   • This spray is an effective insect repellent.
   • The coating is repellent to dirt and stains.

   Synonymesdeterrentrepellingrepulsive

   Antonymesalluringattractiveinviting

2. Arousing disgustB2formal

   Extremely unpleasant or offensive, causing a strong feeling of dislike.

   répugnant

   • His behavior was utterly repellent to everyone present.
   • The smell from the dump was repellent.
   • She found his arrogant attitude repellent.

   Synonymesabhorrentabominabledetestabledisgustingdistastefulloathsomenauseatingodiousoffensiverepugnantrepulsiverevoltingsickening

   Antonymesalluringappealingattractivedelightfulpleasant

3. Resistant to mixingC1formal

   Describing a substance that does not absorb or mix with another, especially water.

   Résistant au mélange

   • The material is oil-repellent and easy to clean.
   • This surface is repellent to most liquids.
   • The coating makes the paper repellent to water.

   Synonymeshydrophobicimpermeablenonabsorbentresistantwaterproof

• Substance ou moyen utilisé pour repousser ou empêcher quelque chose, par exemple l'eau, les insectes ou les animaux, ou propriété d'avoir un tel effet.

A noun referring to a substance or treatment used to drive away or deter something, such as water, insects, or animals, or the quality of having such an effect.

1. Water-repellent substanceB2formaltechnical

   A compound applied to fabrics to make them resistant to water.

   produit hydrofuge

   • The jacket is treated with a water repellent to keep you dry.
   • This spray acts as a repellent for rain and stains.
   • They applied a durable water repellent to the tent fabric.

   Synonymesrepellant

2. Animal repellentB1formalscientific

   A chemical substance designed to deter animals from approaching or damaging an area.

   Répulsif pour animaux

   • We used a natural insect repellent to keep mosquitoes away.
   • The garden was sprayed with a deer repellent to protect the plants.
   • This repellent is effective against ticks and fleas.

   Synonymesdeterrentrepellant

3. Power to repelC1formal

   The inherent ability or quality to drive something away or resist it.

   Pouvoir de répulsion

   • The material has a natural repellent against dirt and grime.
   • His attitude had a repellent effect on potential collaborators.
   • The coating provides a strong repellent against corrosion.

   Antonymesappealattractionmagnetism