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degraded

/dɪˈɡreɪ.dɪd/

degradedadjective

more degraded

Comp.

most degraded

Super.

/dɪˈɡreɪ.dɪd/

Translations

dégradéRéduit en qualité ou en valeur ; sens général.

The degraded condition of the old building made it unsafe for habitation.

L'état dégradé de l'ancien bâtiment le rendait impropre à l'habitation.

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aviliPéjoratif ; pour une personne ayant perdu son estime de soi ou l'estime d'autrui.

érodéSurtout en parlant d'un sol ou d'un milieu appauvri par l'érosion ou la dégradation environnementale.

Definitions

Reduced in quality or value; inferior.

The degraded condition of the old building made it unsafe for habitation.

Having lost self-respect or the respect of others; humiliated.

He felt degraded after being publicly reprimanded by his boss.

Worn down or eroded, often due to environmental factors.

The degraded soil in the area made it difficult for crops to grow.

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degradeverb

degraded

Past Simple

degraded

Past Simple

degraded

Past Participle

degrading

Gerund

/dɪˈɡreɪd/

Translations

dégraderSens général : faire baisser la qualité, la valeur, le rang ou la dignité.

The constant exposure to harsh chemicals can degrade the material over time.

L’exposition constante à des produits chimiques agressifs peut dégrader le matériau au fil du temps.

décomposerSens chimique : se transformer en éléments plus simples.

Bacteria in the soil help to degrade organic matter into nutrients.

Les bactéries du sol aident à décomposer la matière organique en nutriments.

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rabaisserSens figuré : traiter quelqu’un avec mépris ou l’avilir.

Definitions

To lower in quality or value; to reduce in worth or character.

The constant exposure to harsh chemicals can degrade the material over time.

To treat someone with disrespect or contempt; to demean.

The manager was criticized for degrading his employees during meetings.

To break down or decompose chemically.

Bacteria in the soil help to degrade organic matter into nutrients.

To lower someone’s rank or status, especially as a punishment.

The officer was publicly degraded for insubordination.

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degradepast participle

degraded

Used attributively (e.g., “degraded images”).

Translations

dégradéSens général : qui a perdu en qualité, en état ou en valeur morale.

The degraded photos lacked any sharp detail.

Les photos dégradées manquaient de netteté.

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détérioréS’emploie surtout pour l’état ou la qualité d’un objet, d’un document ou d’un matériau.

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Deteriorated in condition, quality, or moral character.

The degraded photos lacked any sharp detail.

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degradegerund / present participle

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Causing humiliation or loss of dignity; debasing.

He considered the task a degrading ordeal.