water

• Substance transparente, incolore, inodore et sans goût, essentielle à la vie, qui recouvre une grande partie de la surface de la Terre et constitue un élément vital pour toutes les formes de vie connues.

A noun referring to a clear, colourless, odourless liquid essential for life, which covers most of the Earth's surface and is vital for all known forms of life.

indénombrable

1. Liquid substanceA1formal

   A clear, colorless, odorless liquid essential for life, used for drinking, washing, and many other purposes.

   Eau (substance liquide)

   • I need a glass of water.
   • The plants need water to grow.
   • The river is full of fresh water.

   Synonymesaqua

2. Large body of waterA1formal

   A large area of water such as a sea, lake, or river.

   Grande étendue d'eau

   • The boat sailed across the water.
   • They swam in the deep water.
   • The town is located near the water.

   Synonymesbody of water

3. Fluid from body or eyesA2informal

   Liquid produced by the body, such as tears or saliva.

   Eau (liquide corporel)

   • Her eyes filled with water when she heard the news.
   • The dog was drinking its water.
   • He wiped the water from his mouth.

   Synonymesperspirationsalivasweaturine

• Verbe signifiant arroser des plantes ou donner à boire à des animaux ou à d'autres êtres vivants, en les aspergeant ou en leur fournissant de l'eau.

A verb used to indicate the act of supplying water to plants, animals, or other things that need it.

1. A1formal

   To pour water on plants or crops to keep them healthy and growing.

   arroser

   • She waters her flowers every morning.
   • Don't forget to water the garden before you leave.
   • He waters the lawn during the hot summer days.

   Synonymesdrenchirrigatemoistensoaksprinkle

2. Dilute with waterB1formal

   To add water to a liquid to make it weaker or thinner.

   Couper (un liquide) avec de l'eau

   • They watered down the wine with soda.
   • The paint was watered down to make it easier to apply.
   • He watered down the strong solution before using it.

   Synonymesadulteratecutdilutedoctormixthinweaken

   Antonymesconcentratestrengthen

3. Fill with waterB1informal

   To fill something with water or cause it to become full of water.

   Remplir d'eau

   • The boat watered the deck when it rocked.
   • She watered the vase with fresh flowers.
   • The rain watered the streets quickly.

   Synonymesdelugedrenchfloodinundatesaturatesoaksubmerge

   Antonymesdraindryempty

Variantes phrasalwater down