spray

• Nom désignant un liquide dispersé en fines gouttelettes, un grand nombre de petits objets projetés dans l'air, une composition florale sur une seule tige, un dispositif pour vaporiser un liquide en brouillard, des gouttes d'eau dans l'atmosphère ou un jet de vapeur.

A noun referring to a liquid dispersed as fine droplets, a quantity of small objects flying through the air, a flower arrangement on a single branch, a dispenser that turns liquid into mist, water droplets in the atmosphere, or a jet of vapor.

1. Pesticide sprayB1formalscientific

   A liquid or suspension containing chemicals used to kill pests, applied by spraying.

   spray pesticide

   • The farmer applied a spray to protect the crops from insects.
   • This spray is effective against garden pests.
   • Always wear gloves when using a chemical spray.

   Synonymesinsecticidepesticide

2. Flying objectsB2informal

   A quantity of small objects propelled through the air, like bullets or sparks.

   pluie (de projectiles)

   • A spray of bullets flew across the battlefield.
   • The machine emitted a spray of sparks.
   • A spray of gravel hit the car's windshield.

   Synonymesbursthailshowervolley

3. Floral arrangementB1formalart

   A flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage.

   Branche fleurie

   • She placed a spray of roses on the table.
   • The florist created a beautiful spray of lilies.
   • A spray of cherry blossoms decorated the entrance.

   Synonymessprig

4. DispenserA2formal

   A device that turns a liquid into a fine mist, used for applying perfume, paint, or other substances.

   Vaporisateur (dispositif)

   • She used a perfume spray before leaving the house.
   • The paint spray made the job much faster.
   • He bought a new spray for his garden hose.

   Synonymesaerosolatomizernebulizersprayervaporizer

5. Water dropletsB1formal

   Small drops of water in the air, created by waves or waterfalls.

   embruns

   • The ocean spray felt refreshing on a hot day.
   • We could feel the spray from the waterfall.
   • The boat was covered in sea spray.

   Synonymesfine spraymistspindrift

6. Jet of vaporB2formaltechnical

   A stream of vapor or fine mist ejected from a nozzle or opening.

   Jet de vapeur ou de fines gouttelettes

   • The steam engine released a spray of vapor.
   • A spray of mist came from the humidifier.
   • The aerosol can produced a fine spray of deodorant.

   Synonymesaerosolmistspritzspumevapor

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de projeter un liquide en fines gouttelettes ou en brouillard, ou d'appliquer une substance de cette manière.

A verb used to indicate the act of dispersing liquid in small drops or a fine mist, or applying a substance in this manner.

1. Disperse in dropletsB1formal

   To be released or emitted in a fine mist or spray of liquid.

   se disperser en fines gouttelettes

   • Water sprayed from the broken pipe.
   • The perfume sprayed out of the bottle.
   • The hose sprayed water across the garden.

   Synonymesatomizedrizzlemistshowersprinklespritz

2. Scatter in a jetB1formal

   To scatter or apply a liquid in a mass or jet of small droplets.

   Pulvériser

   • She sprayed the plants with insecticide.
   • He sprayed paint onto the wall.
   • The firefighter sprayed water onto the flames.

   Synonymesatomizejetmistshowerspattersplattersprinklesquirt

3. Cover with liquidB1formal

   To cover a surface by applying a liquid in a fine mist or stream.

   Vaporiser un liquide sur une surface

   • They sprayed the car with a protective coating.
   • She sprayed the furniture with polish.
   • The farmer sprayed the crops with fertilizer.

   Synonymesatomizedousehosemistshowersprinklespritzsquirt