arroser

Definitions of arroser
  1. verb
    distribute loosely
    synonyms: joncher, répandre, éparpiller
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    types:
    vaporiser
    scatter in a mass or jet of droplets
    éclabousser
    dash a liquid upon or against
    répandre
    cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
    type of:
    débiter, verser
    pour forth or release
  2. verb
    supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams
    synonyms: irriguer
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    types:
    envelopper, se répandre sur
    cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
    type of:
    mouiller
    cause to become wet
  3. verb
    scatter with liquid; wet lightly
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    type of:
    mouiller
    cause to become wet
  4. verb
    scatter in a mass or jet of droplets
    synonyms: vaporiser
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    type of:
    joncher, répandre, éparpiller
    distribute loosely
  5. verb
    cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
    synonyms: répandre
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    type of:
    joncher, répandre, éparpiller
    distribute loosely
  6. verb
    cause to become wet
    synonyms: mouiller
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    antonyms:
    sécher
    remove the moisture from and make dry
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    tremper
    cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
    humecter
    make moist
    irriguer
    supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams
    humidifier, mouiller
    make (more) humid
    type of:
    altérer, changer, modifier, qualifier
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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