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nurturing

UK
/ˈnɜː.tʃər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈnɝː.tʃɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

nurturingnoun
nurturings
pl
UK
/ˈnɜː.tʃər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈnɝː.tʃɚ.ɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning the act or process of nurturing.
accompagnementDans le sens du soutien apporté au développement de quelqu’un ou de quelque chose.
The nurturing of young minds is essential in early education.
L’accompagnement des jeunes esprits est essentiel dans l’éducation précoce.
Additional translations
soinSurtout pour l’idée d’attention et de prise en charge continue.
Synonyms
care
fostering
nurture
nurturance
caregiving
support
nourishment
rearing
upbringing
cultivation
encouragement
tutelage
nurturinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈnɜːtʃərɪŋ/
US
/ˈnɜr.tʃər.ɪŋ/
Used adjectivally as the present participle of the verb 'nurture'.
bienveillantQui manifeste de l’attention et favorise l’épanouissement ou le développement.
She has a nurturing personality, always supporting her friends and family in their endeavors.
Elle a une personnalité bienveillante, soutenant toujours ses amis et sa famille dans leurs projets.
Additional translations
nourricierPlus littéral; s’emploie surtout pour ce qui contribue à nourrir, développer ou faire grandir.
Synonyms
supportive
caring
fostering
encouraging
cultivating
nourishing
Antonyms
neglectful
un nurturing
nurtureverb

nurturing

Gerund

nurtured
Past Simple
nurtured
Past Participle
nurturing
Gerund
UK
/ˈnɜː.tʃə/
US
/ˈnɝː.tʃɚ/
éleverPour un enfant, un animal ou une plante; sens de prendre soin et favoriser la croissance.
She nurtured the young plants until they were strong enough to be planted outside.
Elle a élevé les jeunes plants jusqu’à ce qu’ils soient assez forts pour être plantés dehors.
cultiverSens figuré: développer progressivement une idée, un projet ou un sentiment.
He nurtured his dream of becoming a writer by attending workshops and writing every day.
Il a cultivé son rêve de devenir écrivain en suivant des ateliers et en écrivant chaque jour.
Additional translations
entretenirSens figuré, surtout pour une idée, une relation ou un sentiment.
Synonyms
cultivate
foster
rear
raise
support
encourage
develop
promote
train
educate
Antonyms
neglect
abandon
nurturegerund / present participle

nurturing

Used for the participial adjective 'nurturing'.
bienveillantPour une personne, une relation ou un environnement qui soutient et favorise le développement.
Children thrive in a nurturing environment.
Les enfants s’épanouissent dans un environnement bienveillant.
Synonyms
nurturing
fostering
cultivating
nourishing
cherishing
caring
tending
supporting
encouraging
rearings

Definitions

nurturingnoun
The act or process of caring for and encouraging the growth or development of someone or something.
The nurturing of young minds is essential in early education.
nurturinggerund / present participle
Providing care and encouragement for growth or development.
She has a nurturing personality, always supporting her friends and family in their endeavors.
nurtureverb
To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
She nurtured the young plants until they were strong enough to be planted outside.
To help or develop a plan, idea, or feeling over a period of time.
He nurtured his dream of becoming a writer by attending workshops and writing every day.
nurturegerund / present participle
Providing or characterized by supportive care and encouragement that foster growth or development.
Children thrive in a nurturing environment.
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