mouiller

Word: mouiller

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Meaning:

The French verb "mouiller" primarily means "to wet" or "to moisten." It is used when something becomes damp, soaked, or covered with water or another liquid.

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Explanation:

• Root and Structure:

  • Derived from Old French "moiller," related to "mois" meaning "moist."
  • Regular -er verb conjugation pattern.

• Usage:

  1. To make something wet:
     • Je vais mouiller le sol. (I’m going to wet the ground.)
  2. To become wet:
     • Mes vêtements sont mouillés. (My clothes are wet.)
  3. Nautical sense:
     • To "anchor" or "drop anchor," used for ships and boats.
     • Le bateau va mouiller dans la baie. (The boat will anchor in the bay.)

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Synonyms:

• Humidifier — to humidify, moisten lightly.
• Tremper — to soak, immerse in water.
• Asperger — to sprinkle/spray with water.
• Irriguer — to irrigate or water plants.

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Antonyms:

• Sécher — to dry.
• Assécher — to dry out or drain.

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Summary:

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