waxing

• Décrit quelque chose qui augmente en taille, en force ou en intensité ; souvent utilisé pour les phases de la Lune ou une croissance figurée.

Describes something that is increasing in size, strength, or intensity; often used in the context of the moon's phases or figurative growth.

1. Increasing in size or brightnessB2formal

   Describing the phase of the moon when its visible illuminated area is growing larger.

   Lune croissante

   • The waxing moon appeared as a thin crescent in the evening sky.
   • During the waxing phase, the moon becomes brighter each night.
   • Farmers often plant crops during the waxing moon for better growth.

   Synonymesexpandinggrowingincreasingswelling

   Antonymeswaning

• Nom désignant soit l'application de cire sur une surface pour la nettoyer, la polir ou épiler, soit l'augmentation progressive d'une grandeur, d'une taille ou d'un degré.

A noun referring to either the process of applying wax to a surface for cleaning, polishing, or hair removal, or a gradual increase in magnitude, size, or extent.

1. Application of waxB1formal

   The process of applying a layer of wax to a surface, such as a floor, car, or furniture, for protection or shine.

   Cirage

   • The car looks new after a thorough waxing.
   • She scheduled a waxing for the wooden floors.
   • Regular waxing helps preserve the furniture's finish.

2. Gradual increaseB2formal

   A steady growth or expansion in size, amount, or intensity.

   croissance progressive

   • The waxing of the moon is a beautiful sight.
   • There has been a waxing of interest in renewable energy.
   • The waxing of the company's profits pleased the investors.

   Synonymesaccretionaugmentationenlargementescalationexpansiongaingrowthincreaserisesurgeupsurge

   Antonymesdeclinedecreasewaning

• Verbe désignant l'action d'appliquer de la cire sur une surface, ou (archaïque/littéraire) indiquant une croissance ou une augmentation d'une certaine manière.

A verb used to indicate the act of applying wax to a surface, or (archaic/literary) to grow or increase in a specified manner.

1. Cover with waxB1formal

   To apply a layer of wax to a surface, typically for protection or shine.

   Cirer

   • He waxed his car to protect the paint.
   • She waxed the wooden floor until it gleamed.
   • The skis need to be waxed before the race.

   Synonymesbuffcoatpolishshine

2. Increase or growB2formal

   To become larger, stronger, or more intense; to increase gradually.

   croître, augmenter

   • The moon waxes and wanes each month.
   • His enthusiasm for the project began to wax as he saw progress.
   • The political movement waxed in popularity over the summer.

   Synonymesbuildenlargeexpandgrowincreaseintensifymountriseswell

   Antonymesdeclinedecreasediminishdwindleshrinkwane

3. Increase in phase (moon)B2formal

   To increase in apparent size or illumination, as the moon does when moving from new to full.

   croître (en parlant de la Lune)

   • The moon is waxing toward its full phase.
   • During the waxing phase, the moon appears to grow larger each night.
   • Farmers often plant crops during the waxing moon.

   Antonymeswane