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spotting

UK
/ˈspɒtɪŋ/
US
/ˈspɑtɪŋ/

Translations

spottingnoun
repérageObservation ou identification informelle, souvent dans un contexte de loisir.
Bird spotting is a popular hobby among nature enthusiasts.
Le repérage des oiseaux est un loisir populaire parmi les passionnés de nature.
spottingTerme médical employé pour désigner de légers saignements vaginaux intermenstruels.
She was concerned about the spotting she experienced between her regular cycles.
Elle s’inquiétait du spotting qu’elle avait entre ses cycles réguliers.
paradeEn haltérophilie et en musculation : action d’assurer ou de parer quelqu’un pendant l’effort.
His friend was spotting him while he lifted heavy weights at the gym.
Son ami faisait la parade pendant qu’il soulevait des poids lourds à la salle de sport.
tachesMarques ou petites décolorations sur une surface.
Rainwater had left unsightly spotting on the car's paintwork.
L’eau de pluie avait laissé des taches inesthétiques sur la carrosserie de la voiture.
Additional translations
moucheturesPour de petites marques ponctuelles sur une surface.
observationSens plus général, surtout dans un contexte non technique.
Synonyms
notice
sighting
observation
detection
discernment
spottinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈspɒt.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈspɑːt.ɪŋ/
Used before nouns (e.g. spotting scope, spotting chart) to denote equipment or material intended for observation or identification.
de repérageSe dit d’un instrument destiné à localiser ou observer à distance.
The ranger carried a spotting scope to observe wildlife from a distance.
Le garde forestier portait une longue-vue de repérage pour observer la faune à distance.
Additional translations
d’observationPlus naturel dans certains contextes techniques ou descriptifs.
Synonyms
noticing
observing
detecting
sighting
spying
marking
staining
speckling
dotting
spotverb

spotting

Gerund

spotted
Past Simple
spotted
Past Participle
spotting
Gerund
UK
/spɒt/
US
/spɑt/
She managed to spot her friend in the crowded room.
Elle a réussi à repérer son amie dans la salle bondée.
dépannerPrêter temporairement de l’argent ou de quoi se débrouiller.
Could you spot me five dollars until payday?
Peux-tu me dépanner de cinq dollars jusqu’au jour de paie ?
The rain began to spot the windshield.
La pluie a commencé à tacher le pare-brise.
parerSoutien physique, notamment en musculation.
Can you spot me while I lift these weights?
Peux-tu me parer pendant que je soulève ces poids ?
Additional translations
remarquer
Synonyms
see
discover
recognize
observe
discern
notice
identify
detect

Definitions

spottingnoun
The act of observing or identifying something, especially in a casual or informal manner.
Bird spotting is a popular hobby among nature enthusiasts.
A small amount of blood loss from the vagina, often occurring between menstrual periods.
She was concerned about the spotting she experienced between her regular cycles.
The act of assisting someone during a physical activity, such as weightlifting, to ensure safety.
His friend was spotting him while he lifted heavy weights at the gym.
Small marks or speckles that appear on a surface, typically as stains or discoloration.
Rainwater had left unsightly spotting on the car's paintwork.
spottinggerund / present participle
Designed or used for locating, observing, or identifying objects.
The ranger carried a spotting scope to observe wildlife from a distance.
spotverb
To see, notice, or recognize someone or something that is difficult to detect.
She managed to spot her friend in the crowded room.
To mark or stain with spots.
The rain began to spot the windshield.
To lend assistance or support to someone, especially in a physical activity.
Can you spot me while I lift these weights?
To lend (someone) a small amount of money or something needed temporarily.
Could you spot me five dollars until payday?
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