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fixing

UK
/ˈfɪksɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɪksɪŋ/
fixing up

Translations

fixingnoun
fixings
pl
The fixing of the broken chair took longer than expected.
La réparation de la chaise cassée a pris plus de temps que prévu.
trucageSurtout dans le domaine du sport ou des compétitions.
The scandal involved the fixing of several high-profile matches.
Le scandale impliquait le trucage de plusieurs matchs très médiatisés.
garnitureSouvent employé au pluriel en anglais américain pour désigner les accompagnements d’un plat.
The chef gathered all the fixings for the Thanksgiving dinner.
Le chef a rassemblé toutes les garnitures pour le dîner de Thanksgiving.
fixationTerme technique, notamment en construction et en ingénierie.
Stainless-steel fixings are recommended for outdoor applications.
Des fixations en acier inoxydable sont recommandées pour les applications extérieures.
Synonyms
repair
mending
restoration
adjustment
correction
remedy
fixinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfɪksɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɪksɪŋ/
Used attributively before a noun, derived from the present participle of 'fix'; e.g., "a fixing screw".
de fixation
Install a fixing plate to reinforce the joint.
Installez une plaque de fixation pour renforcer l’assemblage.
Synonyms
repairing
mending
restoring
patching
fixing up
fastening
securing
attaching
bolting
clamping
anchoring
stabilizing
adjusting
correcting
rectifying
remedying
solving
resolving
fixverb

fixing

Gerund

fixed
Past Simple
fixed
Past Participle
fixing
Gerund
UK
/fɪks/
US
/fɪks/
He fixed the leaking faucet in the kitchen.
Il a réparé le robinet qui fuyait dans la cuisine.
She fixed the painting to the wall with nails.
Elle a fixé le tableau au mur avec des clous.
établirPour des règles, des limites ou des conditions.
The teacher fixed the rules for the classroom at the beginning of the year.
Le professeur a établi les règles de la classe au début de l'année.
préparerLangue courante, surtout pour un repas ou une boisson.
She fixed a quick lunch for the kids.
Elle a préparé un déjeuner rapide pour les enfants.
truquerAu sens de manipuler frauduleusement un résultat.
There were rumors that the match was fixed.
Il y avait des rumeurs selon lesquelles le match avait été truqué.
fixerSoutenu ou littéraire, pour le regard ou l'attention.
She fixed her gaze on the distant mountains.
Elle a fixé son regard sur les montagnes lointaines.
castrerMédecine vétérinaire.
They had the dog fixed at the veterinary clinic.
Ils ont fait castrer le chien à la clinique vétérinaire.
fixerPhotographie.
After exposing the print, the photographer fixed it in a thiosulfate bath.
Après l'exposition du tirage, le photographe l'a fixé dans un bain de thiosulfate.
Additional translations
fixerPour une date, un rendez-vous ou une organisation.
Synonyms
repair
mend
correct
resolve
adjust
amend
restore
patch
rebuild
refurbish
Antonyms
break
damage
destroy

Definitions

fixingnoun
The act of repairing or mending something.
The fixing of the broken chair took longer than expected.
A dishonest or illegal arrangement or manipulation, especially in sports or competitions.
The scandal involved the fixing of several high-profile matches.
A component or ingredient used in preparing a dish or meal.
The chef gathered all the fixings for the Thanksgiving dinner.
A device or fastener used to attach or secure something, especially in construction or engineering.
Stainless-steel fixings are recommended for outdoor applications.
fixinggerund / present participle
Serving to fasten, secure, or repair; used before a noun.
Install a fixing plate to reinforce the joint.
fixverb
To repair or mend something that is broken or not working properly.
He fixed the leaking faucet in the kitchen.
To make something firm or stable; to fasten securely.
She fixed the painting to the wall with nails.
To set or establish something firmly in place or position.
The teacher fixed the rules for the classroom at the beginning of the year.
To arrange or organize something in a particular way.
They fixed the meeting for next Tuesday at 10 AM.
To prepare or make something ready, especially food or drink.
She fixed a quick lunch for the kids.
To influence the outcome of something, often in a dishonest way.
There were rumors that the match was fixed.
To direct or focus one's eyes, attention, or mind steadily on something.
She fixed her gaze on the distant mountains.
To castrate or spay (an animal) so that it cannot reproduce.
They had the dog fixed at the veterinary clinic.
To make (a photographic image) permanent by treating it with chemicals so that it is no longer sensitive to light.
After exposing the print, the photographer fixed it in a thiosulfate bath.
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