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repelling

/rɪˈpɛlɪŋ/

Translations

repellingadjective

/rɪˈpɛlɪŋ/

répulsifAu sens de « qui repousse, qui écarte »; surtout dans un contexte technique ou matériel.

The repelling surface of the jacket kept the rain from soaking through.

La surface répulsive de la veste empêchait la pluie de traverser le tissu.

repoussantAu sens de « qui cause du dégoût, de l’aversion ».

The repelling odor from the garbage made it difficult to stay in the room.

L’odeur repoussante des ordures rendait difficile le fait de rester dans la pièce.

Additional translations

déperlantSe dit d’un tissu ou d’une surface qui repousse l’eau.

Synonyms

Antonyms

repelverb

repelling

Gerund

repelled

Past Simple

repelled

Past Participle

repelling

Gerund

/rɪˈpɛl/

repousser

The soldiers were able to repel the enemy attack successfully.

Les soldats ont pu repousser avec succès l’attaque ennemie.

repousserPour des matériaux ou substances qui ne laissent pas pénétrer un liquide.

This jacket is designed to repel water, keeping you dry in the rain.

Cette veste est conçue pour repousser l’eau et vous garder au sec sous la pluie.

Additional translations

rebuterAu sens figuré : provoquer de l’aversion ou du déplaisir.

Synonyms

drive away

push away

Antonyms

attract

Definitions

repellingadjective

Causing disgust or aversion; repulsive.

The repelling odor from the garbage made it difficult to stay in the room.

Having the ability to drive away or ward off.

The repelling surface of the jacket kept the rain from soaking through.

repelverb

To drive or force back; to push away.

The soldiers were able to repel the enemy attack successfully.

To be resistant to something, often used in the context of substances or materials.

This jacket is designed to repel water, keeping you dry in the rain.

To cause aversion or distaste; to be repulsive.

His rude behavior tends to repel people rather than attract them.