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watering

UK
/ˈwɔː.tər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɔː.tɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

wateringnoun
waterings
pl
The gardener spent the morning on the watering of the flower beds.
Le jardinier a passé la matinée à l'arrosage des massifs de fleurs.
The herd gathered at the watering to quench their thirst.
Le troupeau s'est rassemblé à l'abreuvoir pour étancher sa soif.
Additional translations
irrigationSurtout dans un contexte agricole ou technique.
Synonyms
irrigation
watering process
moistening
sprinkling
hydration
wateringadjective
more watering
Comp.
most watering
Super.
Attributive use before nouns such as "watering can"
The watering system is automatic.
Le système d'arrosage est automatique.
Synonyms
mouthwatering
appetizing
appetising
delectable
scrumptious
tasty
savory
toothsome
luscious
teary
tearful
lachrymose
moving
poignant
eye-watering
wateringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈwɔː.tər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɔ.t̬ɚ.ɪŋ/
larmoyantSurtout pour les yeux; exprime une production excessive de larmes.
His allergies left him with watering eyes.
Ses allergies lui ont donné les yeux larmoyants.
Synonyms
irrigating
hydrating
moistening
dampening
moisturizing
tearing
teary
salivating
mouthwatering
appetizing
tempting
tantalizing
waterverb

watering

Gerund

watered
Past Simple
watered
Past Participle
watering
Gerund
UK
/ˈwɔː.tə/
US
/ˈwɔː.tɚ/
She remembered to water the plants every morning.
Elle se souvenait d’arroser les plantes tous les matins.
He watered down the juice to make it less sweet.
Il a dilué le jus pour le rendre moins sucré.
larmoierPour les yeux qui produisent des larmes.
Her eyes began to water from the cold wind.
Ses yeux se sont mis à larmoier à cause du vent froid.
Additional translations
abreuverSurtout pour les animaux ou, plus rarement, pour un lieu en eau.
saliverPour la bouche qui se remplit de salive.
Synonyms
irrigate
hydrate
douse
soak
saturate

Definitions

wateringnoun
The act or process of supplying water to plants or soil.
The gardener spent the morning on the watering of the flower beds.
A place where animals regularly drink water.
The herd gathered at the watering to quench their thirst.
wateringadjective
Used before a noun to denote something designed for supplying water.
She filled the watering can before heading to the garden.
wateringgerund / present participle
Producing or discharging liquid, especially tears or saliva.
His allergies left him with watering eyes.
waterverb
To pour or sprinkle water over (a plant or area of ground), typically in order to encourage growth.
She remembered to water the plants every morning.
To supply a place or animal with water.
The farmer watered the cattle at the trough.
To dilute or weaken a liquid by adding water.
He watered down the juice to make it less sweet.
To secrete or produce water or a watery fluid, as from the eyes.
Her eyes began to water from the cold wind.
(of the mouth or eyes) to fill or become filled with a fluid, especially saliva or tears.
The aroma of fresh bread made his mouth water.
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