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separating
UK
/ˈsep.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɛp.əˌreɪ.tɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/ˈsɛpəreɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as a noun meaning ‘the act or process of separating’.
The separating of recyclable materials from general waste is essential for effective recycling.
La séparation des matériaux recyclables des déchets ordinaires est essentielle pour un recyclage efficace.
UK
/ˈsɛpəreɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪŋ/
More accurate classification: present participle functioning adjectivally.
The separating factor between the two species is their distinct mating calls.
Le facteur distinctif entre les deux espèces est leurs appels de reproduction distincts.
The separating wall between the two apartments was soundproof.
Le mur séparateur entre les deux appartements était insonorisé.
separating
Gerund
separated
Past Simple
separated
Past Participle
separating
Gerund
UK
/ˈsep.ər.ət/
US
/ˈsɛp.ɚ.ət/
After years of marriage, they decided to separate and live apart.
Après des années de mariage, ils ont décidé de se séparer et de vivre séparément.
Please separate the red and blue cards.
Veuillez séparer les cartes rouges et bleues.
Additional translations
Definitions
The separating of recyclable materials from general waste is essential for effective recycling.
The separating wall between the two apartments was soundproof.
The separating factor between the two species is their distinct mating calls.
The teacher asked the students to separate into groups for the project.
She separated the egg whites from the yolks for the recipe.
Over time, the pages of the old book began to separate from the binding.
After years of marriage, they decided to separate and live apart.