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dimming

/ˈdɪmɪŋ/

Translations

dimmingnoun

dimmings

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.

Synonyms

dimminggerund / present participle

/ˈdɪmɪŋ/

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

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.

Synonyms

growing dim

dimverb

dimming

Gerund

dimmed

Past Simple

dimmed

Past Participle

dimming

Gerund

/dɪm/

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.

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Definitions

dimmingnoun

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.

dimminggerund / present participle

Becoming less bright or intense; reducing brightness.

The dimming sky signaled the approach of evening.

dimverb

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.