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surrounding

UK
/səˈraʊndɪŋ/
US
/səˈraʊndɪŋ/

Translations

surroundingnoun
surroundings
pl
UK
/səˈraʊndɪŋ/
US
/səˈraʊndɪŋ/
encerclementSens militaire ou concret : action d’entourer ou de mettre le siège à un lieu.
The surrounding of the fortress continued throughout the winter.
L’encerclement de la forteresse s’est poursuivi tout au long de l’hiver.
les environsS’emploie surtout au pluriel pour désigner le cadre ou l’environnement autour de quelque chose.
Tourists are attracted by the park and its peaceful natural surroundings.
Les touristes sont attirés par le parc et ses paisibles environs naturels.
Synonyms
context
neighborhood
area
locale
vicinity
enclosure
environment
surroundingadjective
UK
/səˈraʊndɪŋ/
US
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qui entoureSens plus littéral : ce qui entoure de tous côtés.
The surrounding trees provided a natural barrier against the wind.
Les arbres qui entourent la zone ont formé une barrière naturelle contre le vent.
environnantS’emploie pour parler de ce qui se trouve autour d’un lieu ou d’un objet.
The surrounding neighborhood is known for its vibrant community events.
Le quartier environnant est connu pour ses événements communautaires animés.
Synonyms
peripheral
nearby
adjacent
encircling
encompassing
enclosing
surroundverb

surrounding

Gerund

surrounded
Past Simple
surrounded
Past Participle
surrounding
Gerund
UK
/səˈraʊnd/
US
/səˈraʊnd/
The police surrounded the building to prevent the suspect from escaping.
La police a entouré le bâtiment pour empêcher le suspect de s'échapper.
Additional translations
encerclerSurtout pour un encerclement physique ou militaire.
Synonyms
encircle
shroud
enclose
encompass
ring
border
wrap
envelop

Definitions

surroundingnoun
The environment or conditions in which a person, animal, or thing lives or operates (almost always used in the plural form "surroundings").
Tourists are attracted by the park and its peaceful natural surroundings.
The act or process of enclosing, encircling, or laying siege to something.
The surrounding of the fortress continued throughout the winter.
surroundingadjective
Enclosing or encircling on all sides.
The surrounding trees provided a natural barrier against the wind.
Relating to the area or environment around something.
The surrounding neighborhood is known for its vibrant community events.
surroundverb
To enclose on all sides; to encircle.
The police surrounded the building to prevent the suspect from escaping.
To be all around (someone or something).
Mystery and intrigue surround the ancient ruins.
To move or extend around (something).
The path surrounds the lake, offering a scenic walk.
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