communing

UK
/kəˈmjuːnɪŋ/
US
/kəˈmjunɪŋ/

Translations

communingnoun
communings
pl
communionSurtout dans un contexte spirituel ou de relation intime avec la nature.
The retreat was a time for quiet reflection and communing with nature.
La retraite fut un moment de réflexion silencieuse et de communion avec la nature.
communinggerund / present participle
UK
/kəˈmjuːnɪŋ/
US
/kəˈmjunɪŋ/
Used before nouns to describe someone or something that is currently engaging in deep, usually spiritual, communication.
communiantSurtout dans un registre religieux ou spirituel.
The communing monks sat together in contemplative silence.
Les moines communiants étaient assis ensemble dans un silence contemplatif.
communeverb

communing

Gerund

communed
Past Simple
communed
Past Participle
communing
Gerund
UK
/kəˈmjuːn/
US
/kəˈmjun/
communierSens religieux : recevoir la communion.
The congregation gathered to commune during the Sunday service.
Les fidèles se sont rassemblés pour communier pendant l’office du dimanche.
communierSens figuré : entrer en communion intime avec, notamment avec la nature.
She would often commune with nature during her morning walks.
Elle aimait souvent communier avec la nature pendant ses promenades matinales.

Definitions

communingnoun
The act of sharing or exchanging intimate thoughts and feelings, especially on a spiritual level.
The retreat was a time for quiet reflection and communing with nature.
communinggerund / present participle
Engaging in intimate or spiritual communication.
The communing monks sat together in contemplative silence.
communeverb
To communicate intimately or share thoughts and feelings.
She would often commune with nature during her morning walks.
To receive Holy Communion in a religious context.
The congregation gathered to commune during the Sunday service.