abattage
French → English
(Animal husbandry) Slaughter: the act of killing animals for meat production or disease control; butchery
L'abattage sanitaire a été ordonné pour stopper la propagation de la grippe aviaire.
(English) The sanitary slaughter was ordered to stop the spread of avian flu.
Les normes d'hygiène dans cet abattoir sont très strictes concernant l'abattage des bovins.
(English) Hygiene standards in this slaughterhouse are very strict regarding the slaughter of cattle.
(Forestry) Felling: the act of cutting down standing trees; logging
L'abattage de ces chênes centenaires a provoqué une vive polémique parmi les riverains.
(English) The felling of these hundred-year-old oaks sparked a sharp controversy among local residents.
Les bûcherons commencent l'abattage des arbres dès que l'hiver arrive.
(English) The loggers start felling the trees as soon as winter arrives.
(Performance) Showmanship: a vigorous and lively way of performing or speaking that commands attention; presence
Cette actrice a un abattage incroyable qui électrise le public dès son entrée en scène.
(English) This actress has incredible showmanship that electrifies the audience as soon as she steps on stage.
Malgré son manque de technique, son abattage naturel lui a permis de remporter le concours.
(English) Despite his lack of technique, his natural showmanship allowed him to win the competition.
Entry ID: fr:en:abattage · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary