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shadowed

/ˈʃædəʊd/

/ˈʃædoʊd/

shadowedverb

shadowed

Past Simple

shadowed

Past Participle

/ˈʃæd.əʊd/

/ˈʃæd.oʊd/

Inflected form functioning as the simple past tense and past participle of the verb 'shadow'.

Translations

suivreVerbe au sens de suivre de près, souvent pour observer ou surveiller.

They shadowed the new recruits during the training period.

Ils ont suivi les nouvelles recrues pendant la période de formation.

Definitions

Simple past tense and past participle of "shadow."

They shadowed the new recruits during the training period.

Synonyms

shadowed (same)

shadowedadjective

more shadowed

Comp.

most shadowed

Super.

/ˈʃæd.əʊd/

/ˈʃæd.oʊd/

Translations

ombragéSe dit d’un lieu ou d’une surface partiellement ou totalement dans l’ombre.

The shadowed path through the forest was both mysterious and inviting.

Le sentier ombragé à travers la forêt était à la fois mystérieux et accueillant.

assombriAu sens figuré, indique une humeur ou une situation rendue plus sombre, plus lourde.

His mood was shadowed by the recent news of the company's downsizing.

Son humeur était assombrie par les récentes nouvelles de la réduction des effectifs de l’entreprise.

Definitions

Partially or completely covered in shadow; having areas that are darker due to the absence of light.

The shadowed path through the forest was both mysterious and inviting.

Affected by a sense of gloom or sadness; overshadowed by negative emotions or events.

His mood was shadowed by the recent news of the company's downsizing.

Synonyms

shadowverb

shadowed

Past Simple

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

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

ombrerArts plastiques : ajouter des ombres ou des tons.

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

shadownoun

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.

shadowadjective

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.