encouraging

UK
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈkɜrɪdʒɪŋ/
encouragingadjective
more encouraging
Comp.
most encouraging
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈkɝːɪdʒɪŋ/
Traductions
Her encouraging words helped him overcome his fears.
Ses paroles encourageantes l'ont aidé à surmonter ses peurs.
The teacher gave an encouraging nod as the student presented his project.
Le professeur a fait un signe encourageant lorsque l'élève a présenté son projet.
prometteurSe dit d'un résultat, d'une évolution ou de perspectives jugés positifs.
The early results of the experiment were encouraging, suggesting that the new method might be effective.
Les premiers résultats de l'expérience étaient prometteurs, laissant penser que la nouvelle méthode pourrait être efficace.
Traductions supplémentaires
rassurantPour une attitude, une parole ou une réaction qui donne confiance.
Définitions
Giving someone support, confidence, or hope.
Her encouraging words helped him overcome his fears.
Showing support or approval.
The teacher gave an encouraging nod as the student presented his project.
Tending to inspire or promote progress or success.
The early results of the experiment were encouraging, suggesting that the new method might be effective.
encouragingnoun
UK
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈkɜrɪdʒɪŋ/
Gerund use: ‘encouraging’ functions as an uncountable noun meaning the act or process of giving encouragement.
Traductions
She needs a lot of encouraging before she'll perform on stage.
Elle a besoin de beaucoup d'encouragement avant de monter sur scène.
Définitions
The act or process of giving support, confidence, or hope; the action of encouraging.
She needs a lot of encouraging before she'll perform on stage.
encourageverb

encouraging

Gerund

encouraged
Past Simple
encouraged
Past Participle
encouraging
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/
US
/ɪnˈkɜrɪdʒ/
Traductions
Her parents always encourage her to pursue her dreams.
Ses parents l'encouragent toujours à poursuivre ses rêves.
Traductions supplémentaires
favoriserSurtout pour une activité, un développement ou un investissement.
Définitions
To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.
Her parents always encourage her to pursue her dreams.
To stimulate the development of an activity, state, or belief.
The new policy is designed to encourage investment in renewable energy.
To persuade or urge someone to do or continue doing something.
The teacher encouraged the students to ask questions.
encouragegerund / present participle

encouraging

Used when the present participle 'encouraging' functions as an adjective, e.g. 'an encouraging result'.
Traductions
The preliminary findings were encouraging.
Les résultats préliminaires étaient encourageants.
Définitions
Giving hope, confidence, or optimism.
The preliminary findings were encouraging.
encouragepast participle
Définitions
Having been given confidence, support, or hope.
Many participants left the workshop feeling encouraged.