lighten

UK
/ˈlaɪtən/
US
/ˈlaɪtən/

Übersetzungen

lightenverb
lightened
Präteritum
lightened
Partizip Perfekt
lightening
Gerundium
UK
/ˈlaɪtən/
US
/ˈlaɪtən/
éclaircirCouleur ou nuance : rendre plus clair, moins foncé.
The fabric will lighten after several washes.
Le tissu s’éclaircira après plusieurs lavages.
égayerSens figuré : rendre une ambiance, une discussion ou une humeur moins grave, plus joyeuse.
He tried to lighten the mood with a joke.
Il a essayé d’égayer l’atmosphère avec une blague.
éclairerSens physique : rendre plus lumineux ou mieux éclairé.
The new lamp will lighten the room considerably.
La nouvelle lampe éclairera considérablement la pièce.
allégerSens général : rendre moins lourd, moins pesant ou moins contraignant.
She decided to lighten her load by donating some of her old clothes.
Elle a décidé d’alléger son fardeau en donnant quelques-uns de ses vieux vêtements.

Definitionen

lightenverb
To make or become less heavy or burdensome.
She decided to lighten her load by donating some of her old clothes.
To make or become brighter or more illuminated.
The new lamp will lighten the room considerably.
To make or become less serious or more cheerful.
He tried to lighten the mood with a joke.
To reduce the weight of something, especially by removing some of its contents.
They lightened the ship by throwing some cargo overboard.
To make or become lighter in color or shade.
The fabric will lighten after several washes.