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pleasing

/ˈpliːzɪŋ/

/ˈplizɪŋ/

pleasingadjective

more pleasing

Comp.

most pleasing

Super.

/ˈpliː.zɪŋ/

/ˈpliz.ɪŋ/

Translations

agréable

The pleasing aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.

L'arôme agréable du pain tout juste sorti du four a rempli la cuisine.

Additional translations

plaisantPlus littéraire ou légèrement subjectif, surtout pour une apparence ou une manière.

Definitions

Giving a sense of satisfaction or enjoyment.

The pleasing aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.

Agreeable or attractive in appearance or manner.

Her pleasing smile made everyone feel welcome at the party.

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pleasingnoun

/ˈpliːzɪŋ/

/ˈplizɪŋ/

Gerund use; typically uncountable

Translations

complaisanceEmploi rare; pour l'idée de satisfaire ou de faire plaisir à quelqu'un.

His constant pleasing of the audience left him exhausted.

Sa complaisance constante envers le public l'a laissé épuisé.

Additional translations

agrémentSens rare et plus abstrait; proche de l'idée de plaisir ou de satisfaction.

Definitions

The act of giving satisfaction or enjoyment to someone; the action of pleasing.

His constant pleasing of the audience left him exhausted.

pleaseverb

pleasing

Gerund

pleased

Past Simple

pleased

Past Participle

pleasing

Gerund

/pliːz/

/pliz/

Definitions

To give satisfaction or pleasure to someone.

She always tries to please her parents by getting good grades.

To take one's own wishes or desires into account; to be agreeable.

You may do as you please with the decorations.

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pleaseinterjection

Definitions

Used to politely ask for something or request an action.

Please, could you pass the salt?

Used to express irritation or disbelief.

Oh, please! You can't be serious.