separating

UK
/ˈsep.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɛp.əˌreɪ.tɪŋ/
separatingnoun
UK
/ˈsɛpəreɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as a noun meaning ‘the act or process of separating’.
Translations
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.
Definitions
The act or process of dividing or keeping things apart.
The separating of recyclable materials from general waste is essential for effective recycling.
separatinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsɛpəreɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪŋ/
More accurate classification: present participle functioning adjectivally.
Translations
distinctifPour exprimer ce qui permet de distinguer deux éléments ou groupes.
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.
Definitions
Causing or designed to cause something to be divided or kept apart.
The separating wall between the two apartments was soundproof.
Serving to distinguish or differentiate between different elements or groups.
The separating factor between the two species is their distinct mating calls.
separateverb

separating

Gerund

separated
Past Simple
separated
Past Participle
separating
Gerund
UK
/ˈsep.ər.ət/
US
/ˈsɛp.ɚ.ət/
Translations
séparerau sens de rupture conjugale, pronominal en français
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
détacherpour une partie qui se détache
Definitions
To cause to move or be apart.
The teacher asked the students to separate into groups for the project.
To divide or disconnect something into distinct parts.
She separated the egg whites from the yolks for the recipe.
To become detached or disconnected.
Over time, the pages of the old book began to separate from the binding.
To stop living together as a couple.
After years of marriage, they decided to separate and live apart.
separatenoun
Definitions
An individual or distinct part or item that is considered apart from others.
Each separate in the collection was carefully cataloged and stored.
A garment that is designed to be worn independently or in combination with others.
The store offers a wide range of separates, including blouses and skirts, for mix-and-match outfits.
separateadjective
Definitions
Forming or viewed as a unit apart or by itself.
The project was divided into separate sections to make it more manageable.
Not joined or touching physically.
They lived in separate houses despite being married.
Different; distinct.
The twins have separate personalities, each with their own unique traits.