thicken

UK
/ˈθɪk.ən/
US
/ˈθɪk.ən/
thickenverb
thickened
Past Simple
thickened
Past Participle
thickening
ing-form
UK
/ˈθɪk.ən/
US
/ˈθɪk.ən/
Translations
se compliquerAu figuré, pour une intrigue ou une situation.
The plot of the novel began to thicken as new characters were introduced.
L'intrigue du roman a commencé à se compliquer à mesure que de nouveaux personnages étaient introduits.
As the sauce simmered, it began to thicken.
À mesure que la sauce mijotait, elle a commencé à épaissir.
Additional translations
s'épaissirPour un brouillard, une foule ou une masse qui devient plus dense.
Definitions
To make or become more dense or viscous.
As the sauce simmered, it began to thicken.
To make or become more intense or complex.
The plot of the novel began to thicken as new characters were introduced.
To make or become more numerous or crowded.
The fog began to thicken, reducing visibility on the road.