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peppering

UK
/ˈpɛp.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɛp.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

pepperingnoun
pepperings
pl
barrageEmploi figuré, surtout avec des questions, des demandes ou des attaques répétées.
The journalist's peppering of questions left the politician visibly flustered.
Le barrage de questions du journaliste a laissé le politicien visiblement déstabilisé.
The chef's peppering of herbs added a burst of flavor to the dish.
Le saupoudrage d’herbes du chef a ajouté une explosion de saveurs au plat.
Synonyms
dousing
sprinkling
dusting
scattering
spattering
pepperinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpɛpərɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɛpɚɪŋ/
Present participle of the verb “pepper” used attributively (e.g., “peppering fire”).
criblantEmploi surtout littéraire ou militaire.
They ran for cover under the peppering rain of arrows.
Ils se sont mis à couvert sous une pluie criblante de flèches.
pepperverb

peppering

Gerund

peppered
Past Simple
peppered
Past Participle
peppering
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɛp.ə/
US
/ˈpɛp.ɚ/
She peppered the salad with freshly ground black pepper.
Elle a poivré la salade avec du poivre noir fraîchement moulu.
Additional translations
parsemer deen intercalant çà et là
cribler deavec de petites projectiles ou objets
cribler desports, coups répétés
Synonyms
spice
scatter
sprinkle
season
flavor
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Definitions

pepperingnoun
The act of sprinkling or scattering small particles or amounts of something over a surface.
The chef's peppering of herbs added a burst of flavor to the dish.
A series of quick, repeated actions or occurrences, often used in the context of questions or attacks.
The journalist's peppering of questions left the politician visibly flustered.
pepperinggerund / present participle
Hitting or covering something repeatedly with small objects or shots.
They ran for cover under the peppering rain of arrows.
pepperverb
To sprinkle or season with small particles or amounts of something.
She peppered the salad with freshly ground black pepper.
To shower or pelt with many small objects.
The crowd began to pepper the stage with confetti during the concert.
To hit repeatedly with small shots or blows.
The boxer peppered his opponent with quick jabs.
To intersperse or scatter throughout.
The author peppered her novel with witty remarks.
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