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shadow

UK
/ˈʃædəʊ/
US
/ˈʃædoʊ/

Translations

shadownoun
shadows
pl
UK
/ˈʃædəʊ/
US
/ˈʃædoʊ/
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.
Synonyms
darkness
silhouette
outline
figure
ghost
specter
reflection
shade
form
shadowverb
shadowed
Past Simple
shadowed
Past Participle
shadowing
Gerund
UK
/ˈʃædəʊ/
US
/ˈʃædoʊ/
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.
Synonyms
track
sneak
stalk
trail
follow
shadowadjective
UK
/ˈʃædəʊ/
US
/ˈʃædoʊ/
Used attributively to mean ‘unofficial/parallel’ or ‘relating to an opposition counterpart’, e.g. shadow cabinet.
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.
Synonyms
shadowy
spectral
shady
clandestine
covert
secret
stealthy
surrogate
substitute
alternate
deputy
backup
auxiliary
faint
indistinct
dim
ghostly
eerie

Definitions

shadownoun
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.
shadowverb
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.
shadowadjective
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.
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