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acclimatising

/əˈklaɪ.mə.taɪ.zɪŋ/

Translations

acclimatiseverb

acclimatising

Gerund

acclimatised

Past Simple

acclimatised

Past Participle

acclimatising

Gerund

/əˈklaɪ.mə.taɪz/

It took him a few weeks to acclimatise to the hot weather in the desert.

Il lui a fallu quelques semaines pour s'acclimater à la chaleur du désert.

Gardeners gradually acclimatise seedlings to cooler temperatures before planting them outdoors.

Les jardiniers acclimatent progressivement les semis à des températures plus fraîches avant de les planter à l'extérieur.

Additional translations

s'habituerS'emploie aussi au sens plus général d'adaptation à une nouvelle situation.

Synonyms

get used to

become accustomed to

acclimatiseverb

To become accustomed to a new climate or environment.

It took him a few weeks to acclimatise to the hot weather in the desert.

To adjust or adapt to a new situation or conditions.

She needed time to acclimatise to her new job responsibilities.

To cause (a person, animal, or plant) to become accustomed to a new climate, environment, or set of conditions.

Gardeners gradually acclimatise seedlings to cooler temperatures before planting them outdoors.