Enter the word for search

Translations

ridingnoun
ridings
pl
équitationActivité de monter à cheval ou, plus largement, de pratiquer la monte d’un animal ou d’un véhicule.
Regular riding improves core strength and balance.
Une équitation régulière améliore le gainage et l’équilibre.
circonscription électoraleUsage canadien.
The candidate won the election in the northern riding.
Le candidat a remporté l’élection dans la circonscription électorale du nord.
Additional translations
balade à chevalVoyage ou excursion à cheval.
chemin cavalierChemin ou sentier adapté au passage à cheval.
Synonyms
mounting
horsemanship
equitation
biking
cycling
driving
ridingadjective
more riding
Comp.
most riding
Super.
UK
/ˈraɪdɪŋ/
US
/ˈraɪdɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something designed or suitable for riding (e.g., riding boots).
d’équitationSe dit surtout de vêtements ou d’équipement destinés à la monte.
He put on his riding boots before heading to the stables.
Il a enfilé ses bottes d’équitation avant de se rendre aux écuries.
Synonyms
equestrian
mounted
horseback
horseriding
astride
saddled
on horseback
ridinggerund / present participle
Present participle of "ride" used adjectivally to describe someone or something that is currently riding.
à chevalPour exprimer l’action de monter à cheval.
The children riding the carousel were laughing joyfully.
Les enfants à cheval sur le manège riaient joyeusement.
Additional translations
montantTourne généralement dans des tournures descriptives; plus naturel dans un contexte plus développé.
Synonyms
mounted
astride
saddled
on horseback
in the saddle
horseback
horsemounted
riding high
rideverb

riding

Gerund

rode
Past Simple
ridden
Past Participle
riding
Gerund
UK
/raɪd/
US
/raɪd/
monter à cheval
She learned to ride a horse when she was just five years old.
Elle a appris à monter à cheval quand elle avait seulement cinq ans.
prendrePour un moyen de transport ; emploi courant.
He decided to ride the bus to work instead of driving.
Il a décidé de prendre le bus pour aller au travail au lieu de conduire.
surfer surPour une vague, une ondulation ou un courant.
The surfer managed to ride the wave all the way to the shore.
Le surfeur a réussi à surfer sur la vague jusqu’au rivage.
flotter surPour un objet ou un bateau à la surface de l’eau.
The boat rode the gentle waves of the lake.
Le bateau flottait sur les douces vagues du lac.
Additional translations
baiserVulgaire.
Synonyms
travel
journey
mount
board
saddle
cruise
drive
piloting
ridegerund / present participle

riding

Attributive use of the present participle (e.g., riding boots, riding lesson).
She bought a new pair of riding boots.
Elle a acheté une nouvelle paire de bottes d’équitation.
Synonyms
mounted
astride
aboard
on horseback
in the saddle
on board
being carried
in transit

Definitions

ridingnoun
The activity, sport, or practice of traveling on or controlling the movement of an animal (especially a horse) or of a vehicle such as a bicycle or motorcycle.
Regular riding improves core strength and balance.
An excursion or journey on horseback.
Our afternoon riding took us through the forest.
A legislative or administrative district in certain countries, such as Canada.
The candidate won the election in the northern riding.
A path or track through a forest or park, especially one suitable for horseback travel.
They followed a winding riding that led deeper into the woods.
ridingadjective
Designed, equipped, or intended for riding.
He put on his riding boots before heading to the stables.
ridinggerund / present participle
Engaged in the act of riding.
The children riding the carousel were laughing joyfully.
rideverb
To sit on and control the movement of an animal, typically a horse.
She learned to ride a horse when she was just five years old.
To travel on or in a vehicle, especially as a passenger.
He decided to ride the bus to work instead of driving.
To be carried or supported by something, such as a wave or current.
The surfer managed to ride the wave all the way to the shore.
To move or float on the surface of something.
The boat rode the gentle waves of the lake.
To persist or continue in a particular state or condition.
She decided to ride out the storm at home.
To tease, nag, or criticize persistently.
The coach kept riding the players about their lack of effort.
To depend on or be contingent upon something (usually in the phrase ‘ride on’).
Our success rides on finishing the project before the deadline.
To have sexual intercourse with (slang).
He bragged that he had ridden her all night.
ridegerund / present participle
Relating to or intended for the activity of riding animals or vehicles.
She bought a new pair of riding boots.
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries
Active Dictionary Company Limited 7/F, MW Tower, 111 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong