Translations

bringingnoun
bringings
pl
Used as a gerund meaning the act of conveying or causing.
The bringing of fresh water to the settlement changed daily life dramatically.
L'apport d'eau douce au village a changé la vie quotidienne de façon spectaculaire.
Additional translations
bringinggerund / present participle
Attributive use of the present participle, modifying a noun.
A bringing wind carried the smell of rain across the fields.
Un vent apportant l'odeur de la pluie parcourait les champs.
bringverb

bringing

Gerund

brought
Past Simple
brought
Past Participle
bringing
Gerund
UK
/brɪŋ/
US
/brɪŋ/
rapporterPour le prix obtenu lors d’une vente ou d’une enchère.
The rare comic book brought over $10,000 at the auction.
La bande dessinée rare a rapporté plus de 10 000 dollars aux enchères.
entraînerPour exprimer qu’une action ou une décision provoque un effet.
The new policy will bring significant changes to the company.
La nouvelle politique entraînera des changements importants pour l’entreprise.
souleverPour introduire un sujet, une question ou un point de discussion.
She decided to bring the issue up at the next meeting.
Elle a décidé de soulever la question lors de la prochaine réunion.
apporterPour des choses; on l’emploie pour déplacer un objet vers un lieu.
Please bring your books to class tomorrow.
Veuillez apporter vos livres en classe demain.
se forcer àPour l’idée de se contraindre à faire quelque chose de difficile ou de pénible.
He couldn't bring himself to apologize after the argument.
Il n’a pas pu se forcer à s’excuser après la dispute.
amenerPour des personnes ou des êtres animés; sens de « conduire vers un lieu ».
Can you bring your sister to the party?
Peux-tu amener ta sœur à la fête ?
mettreDans des tours causatifs, notamment avec un complément de résultat ou d’état.
The news brought him to tears.
La nouvelle l’a mis aux larmes.

Definitions

bringingnoun
The act of causing someone or something to come to a place or a particular condition.
The bringing of fresh water to the settlement changed daily life dramatically.
(Law) The initiation or institution of legal proceedings.
The timely bringing of the lawsuit ensured the case could be heard.
bringinggerund / present participle
Conveying or causing something or someone to come; in the process of bringing.
A bringing wind carried the smell of rain across the fields.
bringverb
To carry, convey, or take something or someone to a place.
Please bring your books to class tomorrow.
To cause something or someone to be in a particular state or condition.
The news brought him to tears.
To cause something to happen or occur.
The new policy will bring significant changes to the company.
To introduce or present something for consideration or discussion.
She decided to bring the issue up at the next meeting.
To fetch a specified price or amount when sold or exchanged.
The rare comic book brought over $10,000 at the auction.
To force or persuade oneself (or someone) to do something difficult or reluctant.
He couldn't bring himself to apologize after the argument.