fading

UK
/ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
US
/ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
fadingnoun
Translations
The fading of the sunset was a beautiful sight to behold.
Le pâlissement du coucher de soleil était un spectacle magnifique à contempler.
The fading of the music signaled the end of the concert.
L'affaiblissement de la musique annonçait la fin du concert.
The fading of the old photograph made it difficult to see the details.
Le déclin de la vieille photographie rendait les détails difficiles à distinguer.
Additional translations
atténuationTechnique, en particulier pour un signal radio.
Definitions
The process of becoming less bright, distinct, or loud.
The fading of the sunset was a beautiful sight to behold.
A gradual decrease in the strength or intensity of something.
The fading of the music signaled the end of the concert.
A decline in the quality or condition of something over time.
The fading of the old photograph made it difficult to see the details.
Variation in the strength of a radio signal caused by changes in the propagation medium.
Multipath fading can cause dropped calls in mobile networks.
fadinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
US
/ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
More precise classification: adjectival use of present participle
Translations
qui s'estompe
The fading light of the sunset cast long shadows across the field.
La lumière qui s'estompe du coucher de soleil projetait de longues ombres sur le champ.
déclinantSurtout au sens figuré: qui perd de la vigueur, de la fraîcheur ou de l'intensité.
The fading memory of the event made it difficult to recall specific details.
Le souvenir déclinant de l'événement rendait difficile le rappel de détails précis.
Additional translations
qui pâlit
Definitions
Gradually growing faint and disappearing.
The fading light of the sunset cast long shadows across the field.
Losing strength or freshness; declining.
The fading memory of the event made it difficult to recall specific details.
Becoming less bright or intense.
The fading colors of the old photograph gave it a nostalgic feel.
fadeverb

fading

ing-form

faded
Past Simple
faded
Past Participle
fading
ing-form
UK
/feɪd/
US
/feɪd/
Translations
s’estomperPour une couleur, une lumière ou un son qui diminue progressivement.
The colors of the old photograph began to fade over time.
Les couleurs de la vieille photographie ont commencé à s’estomper avec le temps.
s’affaiblirAu sens de perdre de la force, de l’énergie ou de la fraîcheur.
As the day went on, her energy began to fade.
Au fil de la journée, son énergie a commencé à s’affaiblir.
décolorerVerbe transitif, pour faire perdre la couleur ou l’éclat.
The sun can fade the paint on cars if they are left outside for too long.
Le soleil peut décolorer la peinture des voitures si elles restent dehors trop longtemps.
Additional translations
s’incurver légèrementSens sportif, notamment au golf ou au football.
Definitions
To gradually lose brightness, color, or intensity.
The colors of the old photograph began to fade over time.
To disappear slowly or become less noticeable.
The sound of the music faded as we walked away from the concert.
To lose strength or freshness; to wither or decline.
As the day went on, her energy began to fade.
To cause something to lose brightness or color.
The sun can fade the paint on cars if they are left outside for too long.
In sports such as golf or football, to curve or cause to curve gently away from the intended line of flight.
She tried to fade the ball around the bunker onto the green.
fadenoun
Definitions
A gradual disappearance or reduction in intensity, color, or sound.
The fade of the sunset was a beautiful sight to behold.
A hairstyle in which the hair is cut very short on the sides and back and gradually becomes longer on the top.
He went to the barber to get a fresh fade before the party.
A gradual transition from one image or sound to another in film or music.
The movie ended with a fade to black, leaving the audience in suspense.
In American football, a high, arcing forward pass to the corner of the end zone, usually aimed at a tall receiver.
The quarterback threw a perfect fade to the back corner of the end zone.