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foraging

UK
/ˈfɒr.ɪdʒɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔːr.ɪdʒɪŋ/

Translations

foraginggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfɒr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔːr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe animals or people that are engaged in searching for food.
fourrageurS’emploie surtout pour des animaux ou des insectes qui cherchent activement leur nourriture.
The foraging ants quickly located the crumbs on the kitchen counter.
Les fourmis fourrageuses ont rapidement repéré les miettes sur le plan de travail de la cuisine.
Synonyms
scavenging
rummaging
searching
food-seeking
gleaning
hunting
seeking
prospecting
foragingnoun
foragings
pl
recherche de nourritureSens général; s’emploie pour la recherche de nourriture ou de provisions dans la nature.
The tribe's foraging in the forest provided them with enough berries and nuts to last through the winter.
La recherche de nourriture de la tribu dans la forêt leur a fourni assez de baies et de noix pour tenir tout l’hiver.
Additional translations
cueilletteSurtout pour la récolte de ressources naturelles, notamment de plantes, fruits ou champignons sauvages.
Synonyms
collecting
hunting
scavenging
searching
gathering
forageverb

foraging

Gerund

foraged
Past Simple
foraged
Past Participle
foraging
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɒr.ɪdʒ/
US
/ˈfɔːr.ɪdʒ/
chercher de la nourritureS'emploie notamment pour les animaux ou les personnes à la recherche de nourriture.
The animals foraged in the forest for berries and nuts.
Les animaux cherchaient de la nourriture dans la forêt pour trouver des baies et des noix.
Additional translations
se ravitaillerEmploi surtout militaire ou contextuel : obtenir de la nourriture ou des provisions sur place.
Synonyms
scavenge
gather
rummage
search
hunt
seek
browse

Definitions

foraginggerund / present participle
Engaged in searching for food; feeding actively.
The foraging ants quickly located the crumbs on the kitchen counter.
foragingnoun
The act of searching for and gathering food or provisions.
The tribe's foraging in the forest provided them with enough berries and nuts to last through the winter.
The activity of searching for resources, such as food, in the wild.
Foraging for mushrooms in the woods is a popular activity in the fall.
forageverb
To search for food or provisions.
The animals foraged in the forest for berries and nuts.
To wander in search of food or provisions.
During the hike, we foraged along the trail for edible plants.
To obtain food or provisions from a place.
The soldiers foraged the nearby farms to feed their troops.
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