watering

• Se dit d'un aliment ou d'une boisson qui provoque la salivation, éveille la faim ou la soif, et semble très appétissant.

Describes food or drink that causes the mouth to produce saliva, making one hungry or thirsty.

1. Causing tears in eyesB2informal

   Something that makes the eyes water, often due to emotion, irritation, or strong smells.

   qui fait venir les larmes

   • The onions were watering her eyes while she chopped them.
   • The sad movie was a watering experience for everyone.
   • The smoke from the fire was watering everyone's eyes.

   Synonymeslachrymatorylacrimatory

2. Related to watering plantsB1formal

   Involving or used for supplying water to plants or crops.

   arrosage (relatif à l’arrosage des plantes)

   • The watering schedule for the garden is every morning.
   • He bought a new watering can for his flowers.
   • The watering system keeps the lawn green all summer.

• Arrosage — action ou processus consistant à apporter de l'eau aux plantes, aux cultures ou à d'autres objets qui en ont besoin.

A noun referring to the act or process of supplying water to plants, crops, or other things that need it.

indénombrable

1. Act of supplying water to plantsA2formal

   The process of giving water to plants to keep them healthy and growing.

   arrosage des plantes

   • Watering the garden is my daily chore.
   • The watering of the flowers takes place every morning.
   • He forgot the watering of his houseplants while on vacation.

   Synonymesirrigation

2. Irrigation processB1formal

   The systematic supply of water to land or crops for agricultural purposes.

   irrigation

   • Modern watering systems save a lot of water for farmers.
   • The watering of the fields is done through drip irrigation.
   • Proper watering ensures good crop yields.

   Synonymesirrigation

• 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