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lessening

/ˈlɛs.ən.ɪŋ/

Translations

lesseningnoun

lessenings

diminution

The lessening of traffic on the main road made the neighborhood quieter.

La diminution de la circulation sur la route principale a rendu le quartier plus calme.

Additional translations

réductionS'emploie quand l'idée de diminution porte sur une quantité, un niveau ou une intensité.

Synonyms

lesseninggerund / present participle

/ˈlɛs.ən.ɪŋ/

Used before a noun or after a linking verb to describe something that is becoming smaller or less intense.

décroissantPour exprimer une tendance à diminuer; registre courant.

There is a lessening risk of floods as the dry season approaches.

Il y a un risque décroissant d'inondations à mesure que la saison sèche approche.

Additional translations

en diminutionTournure plus descriptive, fréquente dans les contextes neutres ou techniques.

Synonyms

lessenverb

lessening

Gerund

lessened

Past Simple

lessened

Past Participle

lessening

Gerund

/ˈlɛs.ən/

diminuer

The medication helped to lessen the pain.

Le médicament a aidé à diminuer la douleur.

réduire

The company plans to lessen its expenses this year.

L'entreprise prévoit de réduire ses dépenses cette année.

Additional translations

atténuerSurtout pour une douleur, un effet ou une intensité.

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Definitions

lesseningnoun

The act or process of making or becoming less; a decrease.

The lessening of traffic on the main road made the neighborhood quieter.

lesseninggerund / present participle

Becoming smaller in amount, degree, or intensity; diminishing.

There is a lessening risk of floods as the dry season approaches.

lessenverb

To make or become less; to reduce in size, degree, or intensity.

The medication helped to lessen the pain.

To diminish or decrease in importance or value.

The manager's decision did not lessen his respect among the team.