French word

imperméabiliser

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃pɛʁmeabilize/

Meaning

  • verbwaterproof

Example

Avant de partir, j'ai imperméabilisé mes chaussures.

Before leaving, I waterproofed my shoes.

Illustration for imperméabiliser (waterproof)

More examples

Je dois imperméabiliser ce vêtement avant demain.

I have to waterproof this garment before tomorrow.

Core concept

Water beads on a treated shoe, jacket, or bag surface and runs off instead of soaking in.

Common phrases

  • imperméabiliser un vêtement

    waterproof a garment

  • imperméabiliser le tissu

    waterproof the fabric

Similar words

protéger: Take measures to shield an item from damage or dirt.
appliquer: Put a liquid or cream onto a surface.
couvrir: Place something over a surface to cover it.

Definition in French

Traiter des chaussures, un vêtement ou un sac pour réduire la pénétration de l'eau et faciliter l'évacuation des gouttes.

Word origin

French imperméabiliser is formed from imperméable with the verb-forming suffix -iser; imperméable ultimately comes from Latin impermeabilis.

Usage tips

  • Imperméabiliser takes a direct object, as in "J'ai imperméabilisé mes chaussures", and uses avoir in the passé composé.

Opposites

  • perméabilisermake permeableverb

Related words

  • imperméabilisantwaterproofing agentnoun
  • imperméabilisationwaterproofingnoun

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