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treading

UK
/ˈtrɛd.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈtrɛd.ɪŋ/
treading down

Translations

treadingnoun
treadings
pl
foulageEn œnologie.
The treading of grapes is a traditional method used in winemaking.
Le foulage du raisin est une méthode traditionnelle utilisée dans la vinification.
The treading of feet on the wooden floor echoed through the hallway.
Le piétinement des pieds sur le plancher en bois résonnait dans le couloir.
Synonyms
walk
step
footstep
stride
pace
treadinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈtrɛdɪŋ/
US
/ˈtrɛdɪŋ/
Used attributively to qualify nouns, emphasising the action or state of treading.
piétinantParticipe présent employé comme adjectif.
The loud, treading boots shook the rafters.
Les bottes bruyantes et piétinantes faisaient trembler les chevrons.
Synonyms
striding
stomping
marching
shuffling
tiptoeing
walking
stepping
trodding
trampling
pacing
treadverb

treading

Gerund

trod
Past Simple
trodden
Past Participle
treading
Gerund
UK
/trɛd/
US
/trɛd/
marcher sur
Be careful not to tread on the flowers in the garden.
Fais attention à ne pas marcher sur les fleurs du jardin.
nager sur placeNatation.
She could tread water for several minutes without tiring.
Elle pouvait nager sur place pendant plusieurs minutes sans se fatiguer.
Additional translations
agirDans une tournure figurée, souvent avec prudence.
écraserAvec les pieds.
suivreAu sens figuré, suivre une voie ou un chemin.
Synonyms
trample
walk
stride
march
patter
stomp
slog
step

Definitions

treadingnoun
The action of walking or stepping on something.
The treading of feet on the wooden floor echoed through the hallway.
The act of pressing down or crushing with the feet.
The treading of grapes is a traditional method used in winemaking.
treadinggerund / present participle
That treads; stepping or walking on something, especially when used to describe a motion or action.
The loud, treading boots shook the rafters.
treadverb
To walk or step on something.
Be careful not to tread on the flowers in the garden.
To press down or crush with the feet.
The grapes were traditionally trodden to make wine.
To follow a path or course.
He decided to tread a new path in his career.
To proceed or act in a particular way.
She had to tread carefully when discussing the sensitive topic.
To keep the body upright and stay afloat in water by moving the arms and legs.
She could tread water for several minutes without tiring.
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