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substituting

/ˈsʌbstɪtjuːtɪŋ/

/ˈsʌbstɪtuːtɪŋ/

Translations

substitutingnoun

substitution

Frequent substituting of artificial sweeteners for sugar can reduce overall calorie intake.

Le substitut fréquent du sucre par des édulcorants artificiels peut réduire l’apport calorique global.

Synonyms

substitutinggerund / present participle

/ˈsʌbstɪtjuːtɪŋ/

/ˈsʌbstɪtuːtɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that substitutes or is intended to substitute.

substitutifEmploi surtout technique ou formel.

Acetone can act as a substituting solvent when ethanol is unavailable.

L’acétone peut servir de solvant substitutif lorsque l’éthanol est indisponible.

Synonyms

filling in

serving as

taking the place of

standing in for

replacing

supplanting

standing in

acting as

substituteverb

substituting

Gerund

substituted

Past Simple

substituted

Past Participle

substituting

Gerund

/ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/

/ˈsʌbstɪtuːt/

substituerConstruction fréquente : substituer X à Y.

You can substitute honey for sugar in this recipe.

Vous pouvez substituer du miel au sucre dans cette recette.

Additional translations

remplacerTrès courant, notamment dans le registre général et sportif.

Synonyms

exchange

replace

stand in for

take the place of

displace

swap

supplant

Definitions

substitutingnoun

The action or process of replacing one person or thing with another.

Frequent substituting of artificial sweeteners for sugar can reduce overall calorie intake.

substitutinggerund / present participle

Serving or intended to act as a substitute.

Acetone can act as a substituting solvent when ethanol is unavailable.

substituteverb

To use or add in place of something else.

You can substitute honey for sugar in this recipe.

To replace a player in a sports team with another player during a game.

The coach decided to substitute the injured player with a fresh one.

To act as a replacement for someone or something.

She will substitute for the teacher while he is on leave.