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courting

UK
/ˈkɔːtɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɔrtɪŋ/

Translations

courtingnoun
la fréquentationAu sens de période de fréquentation amoureuse avant une union ou des fiançailles.
During their courting, they spent many evenings walking in the park.
Pendant leur fréquentation, ils passaient de nombreuses soirées à se promener dans le parc.
la courSoutenu ou littéraire, au sens de démarche amoureuse en vue du mariage.
Their courting lasted for several months before he proposed.
Leur cour a duré plusieurs mois avant qu'il ne la demande en mariage.
Synonyms
suitor's attention
dating
wooing
flirting
romancing
courtinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkɔː.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɔr.tɪŋ/
Used attributively: e.g. "courting couples", "a courting male"
courtisantParticipe présent adjectival, surtout dans un registre soutenu ou descriptif.
The courting male peacock displayed his vibrant feathers.
Le paon mâle courtisant déployait ses plumes éclatantes.
courtverb

courting

Gerund

courted
Past Simple
courted
Past Participle
courting
Gerund
UK
/kɔːt/
US
/kɔrt/
chercher à attirerSurtout dans un contexte commercial ou politique.
The company is courting investors to fund its new project.
L'entreprise cherche à attirer des investisseurs pour financer son nouveau projet.
courtiserPour chercher à plaire ou à séduire.
He spent months courting her with flowers and romantic dinners.
Il a passé des mois à la courtiser avec des fleurs et des dîners romantiques.
Additional translations
s'exposer àDans le sens de s'exposer volontairement à un danger ou à une conséquence fâcheuse.
Synonyms
pursue
seek
woo
flatter
solicit
entice
charm
Antonyms
avoid
repel
spurn
reject
rebuff
snub
shun
ignore

Definitions

courtingnoun
The act of seeking the affection or love of someone with the intent to marry or establish a romantic relationship.
Their courting lasted for several months before he proposed.
The period during which a couple develops a romantic relationship, especially with a view to marriage.
During their courting, they spent many evenings walking in the park.
courtinggerund / present participle
Actively seeking the affection, attention, or favor of another, especially for romantic purposes.
The courting male peacock displayed his vibrant feathers.
courtverb
To try to gain the love or favor of someone.
He spent months courting her with flowers and romantic dinners.
To seek to attract or win over someone or something.
The company is courting investors to fund its new project.
To engage in social activities leading to engagement and marriage.
They courted for two years before getting engaged.
To risk incurring something unpleasant or unwelcome.
By ignoring the warnings, he was courting disaster.
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