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tanning

/ˈtænɪŋ/

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verb

Bronzer

To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.

Examples :

"No matter how long I stay out in the sun, I never tan. though I do burn."

Peu importe combien de temps je reste au soleil, je ne bronze jamais, bien que je brûle.

appearance body action

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verb

Tanner

To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.

Examples :

"The craftsman is tanning the cowhide to make durable leather boots. "

L'artisan tanne la peau de vache pour fabriquer des bottes en cuir durables.

material process industry

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verb

Fesser, battre

To spank or beat.

Examples :

"The farmer warned the mischievous boys that if they kept stealing apples from his orchard, he would give them a good tanning. "

Le fermier a averti les garçons espiègles que s'ils continuaient à voler des pommes dans son verger, il leur donnerait une bonne fessée.

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noun

Tannage, tannerie

The process of making leather, which does not easily decompose, from the skins of animals, which do.

Examples :

"The factory's primary function was tanning, transforming raw hides into durable leather. "

La fonction principale de l'usine était le tannage, transformant les peaux brutes en cuir durable.

material process industry animal

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noun

Bronzage

The acquisition of a tan, either by exposure to the sun, or artificially.

Examples :

""She went to the beach hoping for a good tanning." "

Elle est allée à la plage en espérant un bon bronzage.

appearance body

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noun

Fessée, correction

Examples :

"My father promised me a tanning if I didn't clean my room. "

Mon père m'a promis une fessée si je ne rangeais pas ma chambre.