French word

hydrater

Pronunciation

IPA/idʁate/

Meaning

  • verbmoisturize

Example

Elle hydrate sa peau.

She moisturizes her skin.

Illustration for hydrater (moisturize)

More examples

En randonnée, il hydrate le corps en buvant de l'eau.

While hiking, he hydrates his body by drinking water.

Core concept

Restoring moisture to a dry surface or substance so it becomes less brittle and easier to handle.

Common phrases

  • hydrate le corps

    hydrate the body

  • hydrate la peau sèche

    moisturize dry skin

Similar words

nourrir: Nourishes skin with oils or nutrients to keep it healthy and resilient.
assouplir: Softens something that has become hard, making it easier to handle.
mouiller: Makes a surface wet with water or another liquid.

Definition in French

Rendre quelque chose moins sec en y ajoutant de l'eau ou de l'humidité, terme courant pour la peau mais aussi employé pour des aliments ou des matériaux.

Word origin

French hydrater entered through scientific vocabulary from Greek hydōr, 'water', via Latin hydratare, a verb for adding water.

Usage tips

  • The related adjective hydratant is common on cosmetic labels and means moisturizing or designed to add moisture.

Other meanings

  • hydrateverb
  • moistenverb

Opposites

  • déshydraterdehydrateverb

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