French translation of waterflood is 
balayage

Meaning of "waterflood" in English

Waterflood refers to a method used in the petroleum industry to enhance oil recovery from an oil reservoir. In this process, water is injected into a reservoir to increase pressure and push more oil to the production wells. Waterflooding helps maximize the extraction of oil by maintaining or increasing the reservoir's pressure, ultimately extending the lifespan of an oil field. It can be a cost-effective and efficient way to recover additional oil after primary recovery methods have been exhausted.

Meaning of "balayage" in French

In French, the term "balayage" has multiple meanings depending on the context. It is most commonly associated with a hair coloring technique where highlights are hand-painted onto the hair for a natural, sun-kissed look. Balayage can create a graduated, more natural lightening effect compared to traditional foil highlighting methods. The term can also refer to the sweeping motion or act of cleaning, as well as scanning or a sweeping movement across a surface or area.

Pronunciation of "waterflood" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [ˈwɔːtərˌflʌd]

Pronunciation Variations: In different English dialects, "waterflood" might have slight variations in pronunciation, particularly with the vowel sounds. In American English, it may sound like "wah-ter-fluhd," while in British English, it might sound closer to "wo-tuh-fluhd."

Pronunciation of "balayage" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [ba.la.jaʒ]

Pronunciation Variations: In France, the pronunciation of "balayage" remains relatively consistent. However, in regions with strong dialects, there might be slight variations in accent or intonation, although "ba-la-yazh" generally captures the standard pronunciation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The oil company implemented a waterflood to improve extraction rates.
   (La compagnie pétrolière a mis en place un balayage pour améliorer les taux d'extraction.)

2. Waterflooding can significantly extend the productive life of an oil field.
   (Le balayage peut considérablement prolonger la durée de vie productive d'un champ pétrolifère.)

3. Engineers monitored the waterflood process to ensure efficiency.
   (Les ingénieurs ont surveillé le processus de balayage pour garantir l'efficacité.)

4. The success of a waterflood largely depends on reservoir conditions.
   (Le succès d'un balayage dépend en grande partie des conditions du réservoir.)

5. Various techniques are used alongside waterflood to optimize recovery.
   (Différentes techniques sont utilisées avec le balayage pour optimiser la récupération.)

6. Implementing a waterflood required extensive planning and analysis.
   (La mise en œuvre d'un balayage a nécessité une planification et une analyse approfondies.)

7. Waterflood management plays a crucial role in oil recovery operations.
   (La gestion du balayage joue un rôle crucial dans les opérations de récupération de pétrole.)

8. The team assessed the feasibility of introducing waterflood technology.
   (L'équipe a évalué la faisabilité d'introduire la technologie du balayage.)

9. Continuous monitoring is vital for successful waterflood deployment.
   (La surveillance continue est essentielle pour le déploiement réussi du balayage.)

10. Waterfloods can help sustain reservoir pressure over time.
    (Les balayages peuvent aider à maintenir la pression des réservoirs au fil du temps.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "waterflood" in English

Synonyms: flooding, injection, secondary recovery, water injection, pressure maintenance

Antonyms: primary extraction, dryout

Similar Words: water injection, oil recovery, reservoir flooding

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "balayage" in French

Synonyms: éclaircissement, teinte, coloration, surlignage, balayage capillaire

Antonyms: obscurcissement, teinte sombre

Similar Words: mèches, couleur, technique de coloration

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