Chargeant (en. Charging)
/ʃaʁʒɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To put a load or weight on something.
He was loading the truck with goods.
Il était en train de chargeant le camion de marchandises.
To occupy a space with a volume or quantity.
The clouds loading the atmosphere signal rain.
Les nuages chargeant l'atmosphère annoncent la pluie.
To have responsibility for something.
She felt loaded with the responsibility of her team.
Elle se sentait chargeant de la responsabilité de son équipe.
Etymology
From the verb 'charger', derived from the Latin 'carricare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
at charge
By adding a responsibility or a cost.
à charge
loading in progress
Indicates that something is being loaded.
chargement en cours
loaded with work
Referring to a heavy amount of work.
chargeant de travail
Related Words
charger
To put a load or a weight on something.
charger
charge
Quantity of weight, obligation or responsibility.
charge
Slang Meanings
To be in a complicated situation.
He is really loaded with all these problems right now.
Il est vraiment chargeant avec tous ces problèmes en ce moment.
To have a lot of work or responsibilities.
I am overwhelmed with work this week.
Je suis surchargé de travail cette semaine.