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priming

UK
/ˈpraɪmɪŋ/
US
/ˈpraɪmɪŋ/

Translations

primingnoun
primings
pl
apprêtEn peinture et en vernissage, pour la couche de fond.
The walls required a layer of priming before the final paint could be applied.
Les murs nécessitaient une couche d’apprêt avant que la peinture finale puisse être appliquée.
amorçageEn psychologie expérimentale, exposition à un stimulus préalable influençant la réponse suivante.
In the experiment, priming with positive words led to more optimistic responses from participants.
Dans l’expérience, l’amorçage par des mots positifs a conduit les participants à des réponses plus optimistes.
amorçageTerme technique, notamment en mécanique et en informatique.
The priming of the engine was necessary before the car could start.
L’amorçage du moteur était nécessaire avant que la voiture puisse démarrer.
The priming of the engine was necessary before the car could start.
La préparation du moteur était nécessaire avant que la voiture puisse démarrer.
Additional translations
mise en conditionSe dit d’une préparation préalable d’une personne ou d’un groupe avant une tâche.
Synonyms
initialization
preparation
conditioning
setup
forewarning
priminggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpraɪ.mɪŋ/
US
/ˈpraɪ.mɪŋ/
Used attributively in technical and medical contexts (e.g., "priming dose", "priming pump")
The priming dose of medication ensured effective blood levels before surgery.
La dose préparatoire de médicament a assuré des concentrations sanguines efficaces avant l’opération.
primeverb

priming

Gerund

primed
Past Simple
primed
Past Participle
priming
Gerund
UK
/praɪm/
US
/praɪm/
préparerSens général: mettre dans de bonnes dispositions avant une action.
The coach primed the team for the championship game with an intense training session.
L'entraîneur a préparé l'équipe pour le match de championnat avec une séance d'entraînement intense.
préparerSens psychologique ou pédagogique; rendre réceptif.
The teacher primed the students with questions to get them thinking about the topic.
L'enseignant a préparé les élèves avec des questions pour les faire réfléchir au sujet.
amorcerArmes à feu; usage technique.
The soldier primed his rifle before heading out on patrol.
Le soldat a amorcé son fusil avant de partir en patrouille.
apprêterPeinture, revêtement.
Before painting the walls, she primed them to ensure the paint would adhere properly.
Avant de peindre les murs, elle les a apprêtés pour que la peinture adhère correctement.
Synonyms
ready
prime up
set up
prepare

Definitions

primingnoun
The act of preparing or making something ready for use or action.
The priming of the engine was necessary before the car could start.
A substance used as a preparatory coat on a surface, especially to improve the adhesion of subsequent layers of paint or varnish.
The walls required a layer of priming before the final paint could be applied.
The process of making a person or group ready to perform a task or respond to a situation.
The priming of the team involved several training sessions to ensure they were ready for the competition.
A psychological phenomenon where exposure to one stimulus influences the response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.
In the experiment, priming with positive words led to more optimistic responses from participants.
priminggerund / present participle
Serving to prepare or ready something for use; preparatory.
The priming dose of medication ensured effective blood levels before surgery.
primeverb
To prepare or make ready for a particular purpose or operation.
The coach primed the team for the championship game with an intense training session.
To apply a first layer of paint or other substance to a surface as a base for further coats.
Before painting the walls, she primed them to ensure the paint would adhere properly.
To supply a firearm with powder or a charge so it is ready to fire.
The soldier primed his rifle before heading out on patrol.
To stimulate or prepare someone to respond in a particular way.
The teacher primed the students with questions to get them thinking about the topic.
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