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shorten

/ˈʃɔːtən/

/ˈʃɔrtən/

Translations

shortenverb

shortened

Past Simple

shortened

Past Participle

shortening

Gerund

/ˈʃɔːtən/

/ˈʃɔrtən/

se raccourcir

The days shorten as winter approaches.

Les jours se raccourcissent à l’approche de l’hiver.

The editor decided to shorten the article to fit the space available in the magazine.

L’éditeur a décidé de raccourcir l’article pour qu’il tienne dans l’espace disponible dans le magazine.

Additional translations

sablerEn cuisine, surtout en pâtisserie, pour rendre une pâte friable en y incorporant de la matière grasse.

abrégerS’emploie surtout pour un discours, un texte ou une durée; registre neutre.

Synonyms

Antonyms

shortenverb

To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent.

The editor decided to shorten the article to fit the space available in the magazine.

To reduce the number of words in a text or speech.

She had to shorten her speech to fit the time limit for the presentation.

To make a garment or piece of clothing shorter in length.

He asked the tailor to shorten the sleeves of his jacket.

To become shorter in length, duration, or extent.

The days shorten as winter approaches.

To render (dough or pastry) crumbly or 'short' by working in fat or shortening.

Shorten the dough with a little lard for a tender pie crust.