reconnoitering

UK
/ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˌri.kəˈnɔɪ.tɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

reconnoiteringnoun
reconnaissanceMilitaire ; exploration préliminaire d’un terrain ou d’une position.
The soldiers were tasked with the reconnoitering of the enemy's position before the main attack.
Les soldats étaient chargés de la reconnaissance de la position ennemie avant l’attaque principale.
reconnoiteringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˌri.kəˈnɔɪ.t̬ɚ.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe units, parties, or activities engaged in reconnaissance.
de reconnaissanceMilitaire ; qualifie une mission ou une unité chargée d’exploration préliminaire.
The reconnoitering team reported heavy fortifications along the ridge.
L’équipe de reconnaissance a signalé de भारी fortifications le long de la crête.
reconnoiterverb

reconnoitering

Gerund

reconnoitered
Past Simple
reconnoitered
Past Participle
reconnoitering
Gerund
UK
/ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tə/
US
/ˌri.kəˈnɔɪ.tɚ/
reconnaîtreS’emploie surtout avec un lieu, un terrain ou une zone à des fins d’observation préalable.
The soldiers were sent to reconnoiter the enemy's position before the main attack.
Les soldats ont été envoyés pour reconnaître la position de l’ennemi avant l’attaque principale.
Additional translations
explorerSens plus général, moins précis que « reconnaître ».

Definitions

reconnoiteringnoun
The act of making a preliminary survey or exploration, especially to gather military information.
The soldiers were tasked with the reconnoitering of the enemy's position before the main attack.
reconnoiteringgerund / present participle
Engaged in or concerned with reconnaissance or preliminary exploration.
The reconnoitering team reported heavy fortifications along the ridge.
reconnoiterverb
To make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially to gather military information.
The soldiers were sent to reconnoiter the enemy's position before the main attack.
To explore an area to gather information, often for planning purposes.
The team decided to reconnoiter the site before starting the construction project.