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swelling

/ˈswɛlɪŋ/

swelling up

swellingnoun

swellings

/ˈswɛlɪŋ/

Translations

gonflement

The doctor examined the swelling on her ankle to determine the cause.

Le médecin a examiné le gonflement de sa cheville pour en déterminer la cause.

Additional translations

enflureSurtout pour un gonflement visible du corps; registre courant.

bossePour un renflement ou une protubérance sur une surface.

Definitions

An abnormal enlargement of a part of the body, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid.

The doctor examined the swelling on her ankle to determine the cause.

A protuberance or bulge on a surface.

The swelling on the wall indicated a possible water leak behind it.

The action or process of becoming larger, typically as something fills with fluid, air, or another substance.

The sudden swelling of the river made the bridge unsafe to cross.

Synonyms

swellinggerund / present participle

/ˈswel.ɪŋ/

/ˈswɛl.ɪŋ/

More precise classification: adjective use of the present participle (e.g., "swelling tide").

Translations

gonflantPour un accroissement de volume ou de taille; surtout pour des liquides, des marées ou des phénomènes physiques.

The swelling tide threatened to overflow the riverbanks.

La marée gonflante menaçait de déborder des berges.

Additional translations

croissantPour une intensité ou une ampleur qui augmente.

Definitions

Increasing in size or volume, often due to internal pressure or accumulation of fluid.

The swelling tide threatened to overflow the riverbanks.

Growing in intensity or magnitude.

The swelling excitement in the crowd was palpable as the concert began.

Synonyms

puffed up

swell (present participle sense: swelling)

swellverb

swelling

Gerund

swelled

Past Simple

swelled

Past Participle

swelling

Gerund

/swɛl/

Translations

gonfler

The balloon began to swell as more air was pumped into it.

Le ballon a commencé à gonfler à mesure qu'on y pompait davantage d'air.

enflerSens médical ou physique

Her ankle started to swell after she twisted it during the game.

Sa cheville a commencé à enfler après qu'elle se l'est tordue pendant le match.

augmenterSens figuré

The crowd's cheers swelled as the team scored the winning goal.

Les acclamations de la foule ont augmenté lorsque l'équipe a marqué le but victorieux.

se souleverMouvement de la mer ou des vagues

The ocean swelled as the storm approached the coast.

L'océan s'est soulevé à l'approche de la tempête vers la côte.

Additional translations

s'enorgueillirSens figuré

Definitions

To increase in size or volume as a result of internal pressure.

The balloon began to swell as more air was pumped into it.

To become larger or rounder in size, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid.

Her ankle started to swell after she twisted it during the game.

To increase in intensity, degree, or amount.

The crowd's cheers swelled as the team scored the winning goal.

To rise or expand in a wave-like motion.

The ocean swelled as the storm approached the coast.

To become filled with pride or satisfaction.

He swelled with pride when he received the award for his hard work.

Synonyms

Antonyms

swellnoun

Definitions

A gradual increase in size, volume, or intensity.

The swell of the crowd's cheers could be heard from miles away.

A long, often massive wave or series of waves in the ocean, typically caused by distant weather systems.

Surfers eagerly awaited the arrival of the swell to catch some big waves.

A rounded elevation or protuberance on a surface.

The swell on his arm was a result of the bee sting.

A fashionable or stylish person.

He was considered quite the swell in his tailored suit and polished shoes.

swelladjective

Definitions

Excellent or very good.

The party was really swell, and everyone had a great time.

Stylish or fashionable.

He wore a swell suit to the gala, turning heads as he entered the room.

swellinterjection

Definitions

Used to express approval, enthusiasm, or satisfaction.

"We're getting the day off tomorrow." — "Swell!"

swelladverb

Definitions

Excellently; very well.

Everything is going swell now that the project is on schedule.