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chokingnoun
chokings
pl
étouffementMédecine ; action ou processus qui bloque les voies respiratoires.
The choking was caused by a piece of food lodged in his throat.
L’étouffement a été causé par un morceau de nourriture coincé dans sa gorge.
étouffementÉtat d’une personne ou d’un animal qui n’arrive plus à respirer à cause d’une obstruction des voies respiratoires.
The lifeguard quickly responded to the child's choking and performed the Heimlich maneuver.
Le maître-nageur a réagi rapidement à l’étouffement de l’enfant et a pratiqué la manœuvre de Heimlich.
Additional translations
suffocationPlus général ; peut s’employer dans un contexte médical ou figuré.
craquageFamilier ; échec sous la pression, notamment dans le sport.
Synonyms
suffocation
strangulation
asphyxiation
gagging
obstruction
chokingadjective
more choking
Comp.
most choking
Super.
UK
/ˈtʃəʊkɪŋ/
US
/ˈtʃoʊkɪŋ/
étouffantQui gêne la respiration ; se dit notamment de fumée, de chaleur ou d’air.
The choking smoke from the fire made it hard to see and breathe.
La fumée étouffante de l’incendie rendait difficile de voir et de respirer.
étrangléSe dit d’une voix ou d’une parole rendue difficile par l’émotion.
She gave a choking speech, filled with tears and gratitude.
Elle a prononcé un discours à la voix étranglée, pleine de larmes et de gratitude.
Additional translations
asphyxiantPlus technique ou soutenu.
Synonyms
suffocating
stifling
strangling
asphyxiating
smothering
chokeverb

choking

Gerund

choked
Past Simple
choked
Past Participle
choking
Gerund
UK
/tʃəʊk/
US
/tʃoʊk/
He began to choke on a piece of food during dinner.
Il a commencé à s'étouffer avec un morceau de nourriture pendant le dîner.
obstruerAu sens de bloquer un passage.
The drain was choked with leaves, causing the water to overflow.
L'évacuation était obstruée par des feuilles, ce qui a fait déborder l'eau.
The villain choked the hero in a dramatic scene.
Le méchant a étranglé le héros dans une scène dramatique.
s'étranglerVoix ou respiration sous l'effet d'une émotion forte.
Her voice choked with emotion as she thanked the audience.
Sa voix s'est étranglée d'émotion lorsqu'elle a remercié le public.
Additional translations
craquerSport, figuré.
Synonyms
suffocate
strangle
stifle
asphyxiate
gag
smother
restrict
Antonyms
unclog
clear
chokegerund / present participle

choking

Used attributively to describe something that causes or involves choking.
Thick, choking smoke filled the corridor.
Une fumée épaisse et étouffante a rempli le couloir.

Definitions

chokingnoun
The act or process of obstructing the airway, preventing normal breathing.
The choking was caused by a piece of food lodged in his throat.
A condition in which a person or animal is unable to breathe because the airway is blocked.
The lifeguard quickly responded to the child's choking and performed the Heimlich maneuver.
A failure to perform effectively in a high-pressure situation, especially in sports or other competitions.
His choking in the final seconds cost the team the championship.
chokingadjective
Causing difficulty in breathing or a feeling of suffocation.
The choking smoke from the fire made it hard to see and breathe.
Overwhelmed with emotion or unable to speak due to strong feelings.
She gave a choking speech, filled with tears and gratitude.
chokeverb
To have difficulty breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat or a lack of air.
He began to choke on a piece of food during dinner.
To block or obstruct a passage, causing difficulty in movement or flow.
The drain was choked with leaves, causing the water to overflow.
To fail to perform at a crucial moment due to nervousness or pressure.
The team choked in the final minutes of the game, losing their lead.
To grip tightly around the neck, often causing difficulty in breathing.
The villain choked the hero in a dramatic scene.
To become unable to speak or breathe properly because of a strong emotion.
Her voice choked with emotion as she thanked the audience.
chokegerund / present participle
Causing or characterized by difficulty in breathing; suffocating.
Thick, choking smoke filled the corridor.
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