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dimming

/ˈdɪmɪŋ/

dimmingnoun

dimmings

Translations

assombrissementAction ou processus de rendre moins lumineux.

The dimming of the lights created a cozy atmosphere in the room.

L'assombrissement des lumières a créé une atmosphère chaleureuse dans la pièce.

Additional translations

atténuationS'emploie pour une baisse d'intensité, notamment en contexte technique ou électrique.

Definitions

The process of making or becoming less bright or intense.

The dimming of the lights created a cozy atmosphere in the room.

A reduction in the brightness of a light source, often used in the context of lighting systems.

The dimming of the streetlights at night helps to conserve energy.

Synonyms

dimminggerund / present participle

/ˈdɪmɪŋ/

Used attributively before nouns to describe devices or states that reduce brightness (e.g., "dimming switch").

Translations

s'assombrissantSe dit d'un ciel, d'une lumière ou d'une ambiance qui devient moins lumineux.

The dimming sky signaled the approach of evening.

Le ciel s'assombrissant annonçait l'approche du soir.

Definitions

Becoming less bright or intense; reducing brightness.

The dimming sky signaled the approach of evening.

Synonyms

growing dim

dimverb

dimming

ing-form

dimmed

Past Simple

dimmed

Past Participle

dimming

ing-form

/dɪm/

Translations

s’assombrirPour une lumière qui devient moins forte ou moins nette.

The lights began to dim as the movie started.

Les lumières ont commencé à s’assombrir quand le film a commencé.

faiblirPour une intensité, une force ou un sentiment qui diminue.

Her enthusiasm dimmed after hearing the disappointing news.

Son enthousiasme a faibli après avoir entendu la nouvelle décevante.

Definitions

To make or become less bright or distinct.

The lights began to dim as the movie started.

To make or become less intense or strong.

Her enthusiasm dimmed after hearing the disappointing news.

Synonyms

Antonyms

dimnoun

Definitions

A low level of light; partial darkness.

We could barely see in the dim of the tunnel.

A person considered unintelligent or slow-witted (informal).

Don’t be such a dim—think before you speak.

dimadjective

Definitions

Not bright or clear; lacking in light or illumination.

The room was dim, with only a small lamp providing a faint glow.

Not clearly perceived or understood; vague.

He had only a dim recollection of the events from last night.

Not very intelligent or quick to understand; dull-witted.

Despite his dim reputation, he managed to solve the puzzle quickly.

Not strong or intense; faint or weak.

There was a dim hope that the weather would clear up by the afternoon.