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kneading

/ˈniːdɪŋ/

/ˈnidɪŋ/

Translations

kneadingnoun

pétrissage

Proper kneading is essential for developing the gluten network in bread dough.

Un bon pétrissage est essentiel pour développer le réseau de gluten dans la pâte à pain.

Synonyms

kneadinggerund / present participle

/ˈniːdɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe someone or something that is actively performing the action of kneading.

pétrissantSe dit d’un être ou d’un objet qui est en train de pétrir.

The kneading cat purred softly on her lap.

Le chat pétrissant ronronnait doucement sur ses genoux.

Synonyms

kneadverb

kneading

Gerund

kneaded

Past Simple

kneaded

Past Participle

kneading

Gerund

/niːd/

/nid/

pétrir

She kneaded the dough until it was smooth and elastic.

Elle a pétri la pâte jusqu’à ce qu’elle soit lisse et élastique.

masserSurtout pour détendre des muscles, avec les mains.

The therapist kneaded his shoulders to relieve the tension.

Le thérapeute lui a massé les épaules pour soulager la tension.

Additional translations

façonnerSens figuré : travailler patiemment une idée ou un projet.

Synonyms

Definitions

kneadingnoun

The process of working dough, clay, or a similar substance into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching.

Proper kneading is essential for developing the gluten network in bread dough.

kneadinggerund / present participle

Engaged in the action of kneading.

The kneading cat purred softly on her lap.

kneadverb

To work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands.

She kneaded the dough until it was smooth and elastic.

To massage or squeeze with the hands.

The therapist kneaded his shoulders to relieve the tension.

To shape or manipulate an idea, plan, or situation by steady or repeated effort.

She kneaded the proposal into a workable plan over several weeks.