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shading

UK
/ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/
shadingnoun
shadings
pl
Translations
The artist used shading to give the portrait a more realistic appearance.
L'artiste a utilisé l'ombrage pour donner au portrait une apparence plus réaliste.
nuanceEn parlant de couleur, de ton ou de sens.
The shading of the fabric was subtle, adding depth to the design.
La nuance du tissu était subtile, ajoutant de la profondeur au motif.
ombrageAu sens d'abri ou de protection contre le soleil.
The shading from the large tree made the park bench a perfect spot to relax.
L'ombrage du grand arbre faisait du banc du parc un endroit parfait pour se détendre.
dispositif d'ombrageTechnique ou matériel destiné à réduire la lumière directe du soleil.
Greenhouse shading is essential to protect tender plants during heat waves.
Le dispositif d'ombrage d'une serre est essentiel pour protéger les plantes fragiles pendant les vagues de chaleur.
Additional translations
occultationTechnique de protection contre la lumière, notamment en horticulture et en agriculture.
Definitions
The representation of light and shade on a drawing or map.
The artist used shading to give the portrait a more realistic appearance.
A slight variation or difference in color, tone, or meaning.
The shading of the fabric was subtle, adding depth to the design.
The act of providing shade or shelter from direct sunlight.
The shading from the large tree made the park bench a perfect spot to relax.
Material or equipment, such as cloth or film, used to block or reduce sunlight.
Greenhouse shading is essential to protect tender plants during heat waves.
Synonyms
shadow
shade
tint
hue
nuance
gradation
tone
coloring
shadinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that provides or involves shade.
Translations
Special shading nets were installed to protect the seedlings from the midday sun.
Des filets ombrageants spéciaux ont été installés pour protéger les jeunes plants du soleil de midi.
Definitions
Providing or intended to provide shade.
Special shading nets were installed to protect the seedlings from the midday sun.
Synonyms
shadowing
screening
sheltering
covering
protective
overhanging
screened
veiling
shadingadjective
more shading
Comp.
most shading
Super.
Attributive use before another noun to denote products or systems that provide shade.
Translations
d'ombrageSe dit d'éléments ou de systèmes destinés à faire de l'ombre.
They installed shading panels over the skylights.
Ils ont installé des panneaux d'ombrage au-dessus des puits de lumière.
Definitions
Relating to devices, systems, or materials that provide shade.
They installed shading panels over the skylights.
Synonyms
shaded
shadowed
shadowy
shady
screened
sheltered
shadeverb

shading

ing-form

shaded
Past Simple
shaded
Past Participle
shading
ing-form
UK
/ʃeɪd/
US
/ʃeɪd/
Translations
The large tree shades the patio, making it a perfect spot to relax during the summer.
Le grand arbre ombrage la terrasse, ce qui en fait un endroit parfait pour se détendre en été.
The artist shaded the drawing to give it more depth and dimension.
L’artiste a ombré le dessin pour lui donner plus de profondeur et de relief.
The writer shaded the character's personality with hints of vulnerability.
L’écrivain a nuancé la personnalité du personnage avec des touches de vulnérabilité.
Additional translations
taillerFamilier.
Definitions
To screen or protect from direct sunlight or heat.
The large tree shades the patio, making it a perfect spot to relax during the summer.
To darken or color with shading.
The artist shaded the drawing to give it more depth and dimension.
To add nuances or subtle differences to something.
The writer shaded the character's personality with hints of vulnerability.
To insult or criticize someone indirectly or subtly.
She shaded her colleague by complimenting everyone else on their work.
Synonyms
screen
shield
protect
shelter
obscure
darken
shadenoun
Definitions
A comparative darkness and coolness caused by shelter from direct sunlight.
We sat in the shade of a large oak tree to escape the heat.
A color, especially with regard to how light or dark it is or as distinguished from one nearly like it.
The artist chose a lighter shade of blue for the sky.
A small degree, variation, or nuance of something, especially but not limited to color.
There is a shade of irony in his voice.
A ghost or specter.
The old house was rumored to be haunted by shades of its former residents.
A covering that is used to block or reduce light.
She pulled down the window shade to keep the room dark.
Sunglasses (usually plural).
He reached for his shades before stepping outside into the glare.
shadeadjective
Definitions
Providing or intended to provide shade, or requiring growth out of direct sunlight.
Shade plants thrive beneath tall trees.
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