wearing

• Qualifie ce qui provoque de la fatigue, de l'épuisement ou un épuisement mental.

Describes something that causes tiredness, fatigue, or mental exhaustion.

1. Tiring or exhaustingB2formal

   Causing physical or mental fatigue; draining one's energy.

   épuisant

   • The long hike was very wearing on her legs.
   • Dealing with constant complaints can be emotionally wearing.
   • The repetitive tasks at work are becoming increasingly wearing.

   Synonymesarduousdebilitatingdemandingdrainingenervatingexhaustingfatiguinggruelingstrenuoustaxingtiringwearying

   Antonymesenergizinginvigoratingrefreshingrestorativerevitalizing

• Nom désignant l'action de porter quelque chose sur le corps comme vêtement ou parure, ou le processus mécanique d'usure d'un objet par frottement ou usage.

A noun referring to the act of having something on one's person as a covering or adornment, or the mechanical process of wearing something down.

indénombrable

1. Erosion processC1formalscientific

   The mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down, as by particles washing over it.

   Érosion par abrasion

   • The wearing of the canyon walls was caused by centuries of water flow.
   • Geologists study the wearing of rocks by wind and sand.
   • The constant wearing of the coastline is a natural phenomenon.

   Synonymesabrasionattritiondetritionerosionwear

2. Act of dressingB1formal

   The act of having on your person as a covering or adornment.

   Action de porter (un vêtement)

   • The wearing of formal attire is required at the ceremony.
   • She enjoys the wearing of colorful scarves in winter.
   • The wearing of a uniform is mandatory for all employees.

   Synonymesclothingdressing

   Antonymesremoval

• Verbe signifiant porter des vêtements ou des accessoires sur le corps, ou subir/causer une usure progressive au fil du temps.

A verb used to indicate the act of having clothing or accessories on one's body or causing something to deteriorate over time.

verbe irrégulier

1. Have on bodyA1formal

   To have clothing, jewelry, or accessories on one's body.

   porter (sur soi)

   • She wears a red dress to the party.
   • He wears glasses because of his poor eyesight.
   • What are you wearing to the wedding?

   Synonymesdonhave onput onsport

2. Show or displayB1formal

   To display or exhibit something, like an expression or quality.

   Arborer, afficher

   • She wears a confident smile.
   • He wears his heart on his sleeve.
   • The old building wears its history proudly.

   Synonymesbeardisplayexhibitpresentshowsport

3. Cause damage through useB2formal

   To deteriorate or become damaged from prolonged use.

   User par l'usage

   • The carpet has worn thin in high-traffic areas.
   • The tires wore out after 50,000 miles.
   • Constant rubbing wore a hole in the fabric.

   Synonymesabradechafeconsumecorrodedegradedeterioratediminisherodefraygrind

Variantes phrasalwear awaywear downwear offwear onwear outwear upon