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wooing

/ˈwuː.ɪŋ/

Traduction: Nom désignant le processus de courtiser ou de chercher à gagner l'amour de quelqu'un, généralement avec l'intention d'entamer une relation romantique ou un mariage., Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de gagner la faveur, l'affection ou le soutien de quelqu'un, souvent par la flatterie ou la persuasion.

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noun

/ˈwuː.ɪŋ/C1formal
  • frNom désignant le processus de courtiser ou de chercher à gagner l'amour de quelqu'un, généralement avec l'intention d'entamer une relation romantique ou un mariage.

A noun referring to the act of courting or seeking the affections of someone, typically with the intention of a romantic relationship or marriage.

indénombrable

  1. Courtship or romantic pursuitB2formal

    The act of trying to win someone's affection, especially with the intention of marriage.

    frcourtiser

    • His wooing of her lasted for several months before she agreed to marry him.
    • The poem describes the gentle wooing of a lover.
    • Wooing in the 19th century often involved formal visits and letters.

    Synonymescourtingcourtshippursuitromancesuit

Formes
  • wooings plural form
  • wooings' possessive plural form
  • wooing's possessive singular form

verb

woo/wuː/B2formal
  • frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de gagner la faveur, l'affection ou le soutien de quelqu'un, souvent par la flatterie ou la persuasion.

A verb used to indicate the act of seeking the favor, affection, or support of someone, often through flattery or persuasion.

  1. Seek favor or supportB2formal

    To try to gain the favor, support, or approval of someone, often through persuasion or flattery.

    frChercher à gagner les faveurs

    • The politician wooed voters with promises of tax cuts.
    • The company is trying to woo new investors with a strong business plan.
    • She wooed the committee with her passionate speech.

    Synonymescharmcourtcultivateflatterpursueseeksolicit

  2. Make romantic advancesB2formal

    To try to persuade someone to love you or to date you, often with romantic gestures.

    frFaire la cour

    • He wooed her with flowers and poetry.
    • The young man spent months wooing his sweetheart.
    • She was wooed by his charm and sincerity.

    Synonymeschasecourtpursueromanceseek

Formes
  • wooed past participle
  • wooed past simple
  • wooing present participle
  • woos third person singular