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seared

UK
/sɪəd/
US
/sɪrd/

Translations

searedpast participle
UK
/sɪəd/
US
/sɪrd/
Past-participle adjective derived from the verb “sear”; normally treated as a state/result adjective, rarely compared morphologically.
saisiCuisine, pour une viande rapidement brunie en surface à feu vif.
The chef served a perfectly seared steak with a crisp, caramelised crust.
Le chef a servi un steak parfaitement saisi avec une croûte croustillante et caramélisée.
Additional translations
marquéAu sens figuré, fortement marqué par une expérience intense.
searverb

seared

Past Simple

seared
Past Simple
seared
Past Participle
searing
Gerund
UK
/sɪə/
US
/sɪr/
saisirSens culinaire : cuire rapidement à feu vif pour colorer la surface.
The chef seared the tuna for just a few seconds on each side.
Le chef a saisi le thon pendant quelques secondes de chaque côté.
dessécherSens figuré ou physiologique : faire se faner ou se dessécher sous l’effet de la chaleur.
The relentless sun seared the desert plants.
Le soleil implacable a desséché les plantes du désert.
Additional translations
brûlerSens général : brûler ou roussir la surface sous l’effet d’une forte chaleur.

Definitions

searedpast participle
Having the surface quickly browned, burned, or charred, especially by intense heat applied for a short time.
The chef served a perfectly seared steak with a crisp, caramelised crust.
Figuratively, deeply affected or marked by a sudden, intense experience, especially of heat, pain, or emotion.
His seared memories of the wildfire still haunted him years later.
searverb
To burn, scorch, or char the surface of something with sudden, intense heat.
The chef seared the tuna for just a few seconds on each side.
To cause to wither or dry up, especially from heat.
The relentless sun seared the desert plants.
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