treated

UK
/ˈtriːtɪd/
US
/ˈtritɪd/

Translations

treatedpast participle
UK
/ˈtriː.tɪd/
US
/ˈtriː.tɪd/
Functions as a past-participle adjective describing something that has undergone treatment.
The treated wound began to heal quickly after the doctor applied the ointment.
La plaie soignée a commencé à guérir rapidement après que le médecin a appliqué la pommade.
The treated wood was more resistant to weather damage than the untreated variety.
Le bois traité était plus résistant aux dommages causés par les intempéries que la variété non traitée.
traitéEmployé pour un matériau ou un tissu ayant subi un traitement spécifique.
The treated fabric was softer and more durable after the special washing process.
Le tissu traité était plus doux et plus durable après le processus de lavage spécial.
Synonyms
treatverb

treated

Past Simple

treated
Past Simple
treated
Past Participle
treating
Gerund
UK
/triːt/
US
/trit/
traiterSens général : se comporter envers quelqu’un d’une certaine manière.
She always treats her guests with kindness and respect.
Elle traite toujours ses invités avec gentillesse et respect.
traiterSens médical : soigner, prendre en charge médicalement.
The doctor treated the patient for a severe infection.
Le médecin a traité le patient pour une infection grave.
traiterSens technique : appliquer un procédé ou une substance à quelque chose.
The wood was treated with a special oil to prevent decay.
Le bois a été traité avec une huile spéciale pour empêcher la décomposition.
inviterEmploi usuel pour dire qu’on offre un repas ou une sortie à quelqu’un.
He decided to treat his friend to dinner at a fancy restaurant.
Il a décidé d’inviter son ami à dîner dans un restaurant chic.
traiterSens soutenu : examiner ou exposer un sujet dans un texte ou un discours.
The article treats the issue of urban poverty in depth.
L’article traite la question de la pauvreté urbaine en profondeur.

Definitions

treatedpast participle
Having received medical care or attention.
The treated wound began to heal quickly after the doctor applied the ointment.
Having been subjected to a process or action, often to improve or alter its condition.
The treated wood was more resistant to weather damage than the untreated variety.
Having been handled or dealt with in a specified manner.
The treated fabric was softer and more durable after the special washing process.
treatverb
To behave towards or deal with someone in a particular way.
She always treats her guests with kindness and respect.
To give medical care or attention to someone for an illness or injury.
The doctor treated the patient for a severe infection.
To apply a process or substance to something in order to protect or preserve it.
The wood was treated with a special oil to prevent decay.
To pay for someone else's enjoyment, such as a meal or entertainment.
He decided to treat his friend to dinner at a fancy restaurant.
To deal with or discuss a subject in speech or writing.
The article treats the issue of urban poverty in depth.