waterproof

• Décrit un objet conçu pour résister à la pénétration de l'eau, en restant étanche ou en ne laissant pas passer l'humidité.

Describes an object that is designed to resist the penetration of water.

1. Resistant to waterB1formal

   Designed to prevent water from passing through or entering.

   imperméable

   • This jacket is completely waterproof, so you can wear it in heavy rain.
   • The watch is waterproof up to 50 meters.
   • They used a waterproof coating on the wooden deck.

   Synonymesimpermeableimperviousrainproofsealedwatertight

   Antonymesabsorbentleakypermeableporouswaterlogged

• Nom désignant un tissu ou un matériau imperméable à l'eau, ou un vêtement, notamment un manteau ou une veste, fabriqué dans un tel matériau résistant à l'eau.

A noun referring to a fabric or material that is impervious to water, or a coat made from such a material that is resistant to water.

1. Waterproof fabricB1formal

   Any material or fabric that is designed to resist the penetration of water.

   tissu imperméable

   • The tent is made of a durable waterproof.
   • They used a special waterproof for the outdoor cushions.
   • This jacket is constructed from a high-quality waterproof.

   Synonymesmacintoshmackintoshoilskintarpaulin

2. Water-resistant coatA2informal

   A coat or outer garment made from material that prevents water from soaking through.

   Imperméable (vêtement)

   • She wore a bright yellow waterproof in the rain.
   • Don't forget to bring your waterproof; it's going to pour.
   • He bought a new waterproof for his hiking trip.

   Synonymescagoulemackintoshoilskinraincoatslicker

• Verbe signifiant rendre quelque chose résistant à la pénétration de l'eau, généralement en appliquant un revêtement ou un traitement.

A verb meaning to make something resistant to water penetration, typically by applying a coating or treatment.

1. Make watertightB2formal

   To treat or coat a material so that it becomes resistant to water penetration.

   Rendre imperméable

   • They waterproofed the basement walls to prevent flooding.
   • You should waterproof your boots before hiking in the rain.
   • The company specializes in waterproofing outdoor gear.

   Synonymescaulksealweatherproof