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clouding

UK
/ˈklaʊdɪŋ/
US
/ˈklaʊdɪŋ/
cloudingnoun
cloudings
pl
Translations
troubleSe dit notamment d’un liquide ou d’une atmosphère qui devient moins clair.
The clouding of the water made it difficult to see the fish swimming below.
Le trouble de l’eau rendait difficile de voir les poissons nager en dessous.
obscurcissementAu sens figuré, pour une confusion ou une perte de clarté dans le jugement.
There was a clouding of judgment that led to the poor decision.
Il y a eu un obscurcissement du jugement qui a conduit à cette mauvaise décision.
Definitions
The act or process of becoming less clear or transparent, often used in reference to liquids or the atmosphere.
The clouding of the water made it difficult to see the fish swimming below.
A state of confusion or obscurity, often used metaphorically to describe unclear thoughts or emotions.
There was a clouding of judgment that led to the poor decision.
Synonyms
obscuring
haze
mist
fog
blur
cloudinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈklaʊdɪŋ/
US
/ˈklaʊdɪŋ/
Used attributively as a participial adjective (e.g., "clouding sky").
Translations
s'obscurcissantEmploi participial : qui devient plus couvert ou moins clair.
The clouding sky signaled an approaching storm.
Le ciel s’obscurcissant annonçait une tempête imminente.
Definitions
Becoming cloudy or causing something to become less clear; obscuring.
The clouding sky signaled an approaching storm.
Synonyms
shadowing
tarnishing
obfuscating
muddying
sullying
complicating
darkening
dimming
obscuring
blurring
misting
fogging
veiling
cloudnoun
Definitions
A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground.
The sky was filled with fluffy white clouds.
A state or cause of gloom, suspicion, trouble, or worry.
A cloud of uncertainty hung over the negotiations.
A large number of insects or birds moving together.
A cloud of locusts descended on the fields.
A network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer.
She saved her documents to the cloud for easy access from any device.
A mass or billow of smoke, dust, steam, or similar substance suspended in the air.
A cloud of dust rose behind the speeding car.
A patch of discoloration or blurred area on a surface such as glass or metal.
A cloud on the lens made the photo look hazy.
cloudverb

clouding

Gerund

clouded
Past Simple
clouded
Past Participle
clouding
Gerund
UK
/klaʊd/
US
/klaʊd/
Translations
troublerRendre moins clair, moins limpide.
The chemicals clouded the water in the aquarium.
Les produits chimiques ont troublé l'eau de l'aquarium.
troublerRendre quelqu'un confus ou préoccupé.
The unexpected news clouded her mind with worry.
La nouvelle inattendue a troublé son esprit d'inquiétude.
obscurcirAu sens figuré : rendre difficile à comprendre.
His judgment was clouded by his emotions.
Son jugement a été obscurci par ses émotions.
se couvrirPour le ciel : se couvrir de nuages.
The weather forecast predicts that the sky will cloud over by afternoon.
Les prévisions annoncent que le ciel se couvrira dans l'après-midi.
Definitions
To make or become less clear or transparent.
The chemicals clouded the water in the aquarium.
To obscure or make something difficult to understand.
His judgment was clouded by his emotions.
To cover or fill with clouds.
The weather forecast predicts that the sky will cloud over by afternoon.
To make someone feel confused or troubled.
The unexpected news clouded her mind with worry.
Synonyms
conceal
veil
envelop
obscure
shroud
cloudadjective
Definitions
(Computing, attributive) Relating to cloud computing or services provided via the Internet.
The startup specializes in cloud analytics platforms.
Relating to or involving actual meteorological clouds.
Satellite images provide detailed information about cloud patterns at different altitudes.
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