wetting

• Nom désignant l'action de mouiller ou de devenir mouillé, ou utilisé comme euphémisme pour l'urination.

A noun referring to the act of making something wet, or used as a euphemism for urination.

indénombrable

1. Act of moisteningB1formal

   The process of making something damp or wet with a liquid.

   mouillage

   • The wetting of the cloth helps to clean the surface.
   • Proper wetting of the soil is essential for seed germination.
   • He applied a wetting agent to reduce surface tension.

   Synonymesdampeningdousingdrenchingmoisteningsoakingsprayingsprinkling

2. Involuntary urinationB2informal

   A euphemistic term for the accidental or involuntary release of urine.

   Miction involontaire

   • The child had a wetting accident during the night.
   • Stress can sometimes lead to bed-wetting in children.
   • The doctor discussed treatments for daytime wetting.

   Synonymesaccidentenuresisincontinenceleakageurinary incontinence

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre humide ou mouillé quelque chose en le mettant en contact avec un liquide.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something moist or damp with liquid.

verbe irrégulier

1. Make something wetA2formal

   To cover or soak something with water or another liquid.

   Mouiller

   • She wet the cloth before cleaning the table.
   • He wet his hair before applying shampoo.
   • The rain wet the entire garden.

   Synonymesdampendousedrenchhoseimmersemoistensaturatesoaksousesprinklesteepwater

   Antonymesdry

2. Urinate involuntarilyB1informal

   To accidentally release urine, often used for children or animals.

   uriner involontairement

   • The puppy wet the carpet again.
   • He wet his bed last night.
   • The toddler wet her pants during the car ride.

   Synonymesdribbleleakpeepiddletinklewee