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abridged

/əˈbrɪdʒd/

Translations

abridgedpast participle

/əˈbrɪdʒd/

Used as an adjective derived from the past participle of 'abridge'.

abrégéSe dit surtout d’un texte, d’une édition ou d’un exposé dont on a supprimé des passages.

I bought the abridged version of the novel.

J’ai acheté la version abrégée du roman.

Additional translations

condenséS’emploie quand le contenu a été resserré en conservant l’essentiel.

Synonyms

abridgeverb

abridged

Past Simple

abridged

Past Simple

abridged

Past Participle

abridging

Gerund

/əˈbrɪdʒ/

abréger

The editor decided to abridge the lengthy novel.

Le rédacteur a décidé d'abréger le long roman.

Additional translations

restreindreSurtout dans un contexte juridique ou institutionnel.

limiterUsage courant pour exprimer une réduction de portée ou de droits.

Synonyms

Antonyms

abridgepast participle

abridged

abrégé

Read the abridged text if you're pressed for time.

Lisez le texte abrégé si vous manquez de temps.

Additional translations

abrégée

Definitions

abridgedpast participle

Shortened or condensed, especially by the omission of parts.

The abridged version of the novel was much easier to read in one sitting.

abridgeverb

To shorten a text, speech, or piece of writing without losing the sense.

The editor decided to abridge the lengthy novel to make it more accessible to young readers.

To curtail or reduce in extent or scope.

The new law aims to abridge the powers of the executive branch.

abridgepast participle

Shortened or condensed, especially describing a text that has been reduced in length while retaining essential content.

Read the abridged edition if you're pressed for time.