ventilate

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de renouveler l'air dans un espace clos, ou pour exprimer ouvertement une opinion, un sentiment ou un sujet de discussion.

A verb used to indicate the act of allowing fresh air to circulate through a space, or to express an opinion or feeling openly.

1. To freshen with airB1formal

   To expose something to cool or cold air in order to cool or freshen it.

   aérer

   • She opened the windows to ventilate the room.
   • The fan helps to ventilate the attic during summer.
   • He ventilated the basement to remove the musty smell.

   Synonymesaerateairair outfreshenvent

   Antonymessealsmotherstiflesuffocate

2. To prevent spoilageB2formal

   To expose something to the circulation of fresh air in order to slow down spoilage.

   ventiler

   • The grain must be ventilated regularly to prevent mold.
   • Properly ventilated storage keeps vegetables fresh longer.
   • They ventilated the cheese cellar to maintain the right humidity.

   Synonymesaerateairair out

3. To circulate air throughB1formal

   To cause air to circulate through a space, refreshing it.

   ventiler

   • The air conditioning system ventilates the entire building.
   • Fresh air ventilates the greenhouse through the roof vents.
   • The tunnel is ventilated by large fans.

   Synonymesaerateairair outcoolfanfreshenoxygenate

   Antonymesclosesealstagnatestop

4. To express an opinionB2formal

   To give expression or utterance to a thought, feeling, or opinion.

   Exprimer une opinion

   • He ventilated his frustrations during the meeting.
   • She ventilated her concerns about the new policy.
   • The forum allowed citizens to ventilate their views.

   Synonymesairarticulateexpressstateutterventvoice

   Antonymesconcealrepressstiflesuppresswithhold

5. To provide an air openingB2formal

   To furnish with an opening to allow air to circulate or gas to escape.

   ventiler (munir d'une ouverture d'aération)

   • The plumber ventilated the gas pipe to release pressure.
   • They ventilated the engine compartment for safety.
   • The roof was ventilated to prevent heat buildup.

   Synonymesaerateairfreshenoxygenatevent

   Antonymesblockcloseplugsealstop