besotting

UK
/bɪˈsɒtɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈsɑtɪŋ/
besottingnoun
besottings
pl
UK
/bɪˈsɒt.ɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈsɑːt.ɪŋ/
Gerund noun referring to the act or process of causing infatuation or obsession; usually uncountable but plural form occasionally appears.
Translations
envoûtementAu sens de fait de captiver ou d’obséder quelqu’un.
His attempts at besotting were obvious to everyone but her.
Ses tentatives d’envoûtement étaient évidentes pour tout le monde, sauf pour elle.
Definitions
The act or process of causing someone to be infatuated or obsessed.
His attempts at besotting were obvious to everyone but her.
besottingadjective
more besotting
Comp.
most besotting
Super.
UK
/bɪˈsɒtɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈsɑtɪŋ/
Translations
envoûtantQui captive au point d’obséder ou de faire perdre le sens critique.
The besotting charm of the city left tourists longing to return.
Le charme envoûtant de la ville donnait aux touristes envie d’y revenir.
Definitions
Causing someone to be infatuated or obsessed.
The besotting charm of the city left tourists longing to return.
besotverb

besotting

Gerund

besotted
Past Simple
besotted
Past Participle
besotting
Gerund
UK
/bɪˈsɒt/
US
/bɪˈsɑt/
Translations
enivrerSurtout au sens d’« abrutir » ou de « griser » par l’alcool.
The strong wine besotted him, leaving him unable to walk straight.
Le vin fort l’a enivré, au point qu’il ne pouvait plus marcher droit.
Additional translations
éprendreSens littéraire ou ancien, avec l’idée de rendre amoureux au point d’en perdre la raison.
Definitions
To infatuate or make someone obsessed with something or someone.
The young man was besotted by her charm and couldn't think of anything else.
To make someone drunk or intoxicated.
The strong wine besotted him, leaving him unable to walk straight.
besotpast participle
Definitions
Infatuated; completely obsessed or in love with someone or something.
He gazed at her with a besotted expression.
Stupefied or intoxicated, especially by alcohol.
The tavern was full of besotted sailors singing loudly.