smoothing
Present participle of smooth.
smooth
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. lisse
The surface of the countertop is perfectly smooth.La surface du comptoir est parfaitement lisse.
b. doux
The leather became smoother over time.Le cuir est devenu plus doux avec le temps.
a. calme
The water in the harbor is very smooth.L’eau dans le port est très calme.
a. homogène
Stir the batter until it's smooth.Mélangez la pâte jusqu'à ce qu'elle soit homogène.
b. onctueux
With the proper technique, it's easy to make smooth béchamel sauce.Avec la bonne technique, il est facile de préparer une sauce béchamel onctueuse.
a. en douceur (adverb)
There was turbulence during the flight, but the landing was smooth.Il y a eu des turbulences pendant le vol, mais l'atterrissage s'est déroulé en douceur.
a. calme
We had a smooth day at school.Nous avons eu une journée calme à l’école.
b. tranquille
If you think your whole life is going to be smooth, you're in for a surprise.Si vous pensez que votre vie sera toujours tranquille, vous risquez d'être surpris.
a. charmeur
Do you like Marc? - He's cute, but he's too smooth. I'd never be able to trust him.Tu aimes Marc ? - Il est mignon, mais il est trop charmeur. Je ne pourrais jamais lui faire confiance.
a. rasé de près
The last time we saw Sam, he had a long beard. Now, his face is smooth.La dernière fois que nous avons vu Sam, il avait une longue barbe. Maintenant, son visage est rasé de près.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. lisser
Carol smoothed her hair with her hand.Carol a lissé ses cheveux de la main.
b. défroisser
Let me smooth your dress with a quick iron.Laisse-moi défroisser ta robe avec un coup de fer rapide.
a. calmer
The manager stepped in to smooth over the conflict between the two employees.La responsable est intervenue pour calmer le conflit entre les deux employés.
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