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shadow

/ˈʃædəʊ/

/ˈʃædoʊ/

shadownoun

shadows

/ˈʃædəʊ/

/ˈʃædoʊ/

Translations

ombre

The tree cast a long shadow on the ground as the sun set.

L’arbre projetait une longue ombre sur le sol au coucher du soleil.

Additional translations

ombreAu sens figuré : personne qui suit quelqu’un discrètement.

Definitions

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

The tree cast a long shadow on the ground as the sun set.

A person who follows someone else closely, often secretly.

The detective noticed a shadow trailing him through the crowded streets.

A faint indication or trace of something.

There was a shadow of doubt in his mind about the decision.

A shaded area in a picture or photograph.

The artist skillfully used shadows to add depth to the painting.

Synonyms

shadowverb

shadowed

Past Simple

shadowed

Past Participle

shadowing

Gerund

/ˈʃædəʊ/

/ˈʃædoʊ/

Translations

suivreEn parlant d’une surveillance discrète ou d’une observation rapprochée.

The detective was assigned to shadow the suspect for a week.

Le détective a été chargé de suivre le suspect pendant une semaine.

Additional translations

ombrerArts plastiques : ajouter des ombres ou des tons.

ombragerFaire de l’ombre à quelque chose; emploi plus littéraire ou technique.

Definitions

To follow and observe someone closely and secretly.

The detective was assigned to shadow the suspect for a week.

To cast a shadow over something.

The tall building shadowed the small park throughout the afternoon.

To accompany someone in their work or daily activities in order to learn about their job.

The intern will shadow the manager to gain insight into the company's operations.

To shade or darken (part of a drawing, painting, etc.) by adding tone, lines, or colour to represent shadow.

The illustrator carefully shadowed the underside of the leaves to give them a three-dimensional appearance.

Synonyms

shadowadjective

/ˈʃædəʊ/

/ˈʃædoʊ/

Used attributively to mean ‘unofficial/parallel’ or ‘relating to an opposition counterpart’, e.g. shadow cabinet.

Translations

ombragéSe dit d’un lieu situé dans l’ombre; emploi surtout attributif.

They camped on the shadow side of the canyon to stay cool.

Ils ont campé du côté ombragé du canyon pour rester au frais.

fantômeEmploi surtout politique ou institutionnel.

The opposition appointed a shadow minister for every government portfolio.

L’opposition a nommé un ministre fantôme pour chaque portefeuille gouvernemental.

Definitions

Existing or functioning as an unofficial or alternate counterpart to something officially recognized.

The opposition appointed a shadow minister for every government portfolio.

Situated in or characterized by shade or darkness; shadowy (used chiefly attributively).

They camped on the shadow side of the canyon to stay cool.

Synonyms