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depressing

UK
/dɪˈprɛsɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈprɛsɪŋ/

Traducciones

depressinggerund / present participle
Used as the present participle of the verb 'depress', functioning adjectivally or within verb phrases.
abaissantDans le sens de « qui fait descendre / enfonce ».
He is depressing the lever to release the brake.
Il est en train d’abaisser le levier pour libérer le frein.
depressingadjective
more depressing
Comp.
most depressing
Super.
UK
/dɪˈprɛsɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈprɛsɪŋ/
The movie had a depressing ending that left the audience in tears.
Le film avait une fin déprimante qui a laissé le public en larmes.
Traducciones adicionales
dépressifSurtout en contexte économique ou statistique.
Sinónimos
dismal
gloomy
bleak
miserable
sad
dejecting
downcast
despondent
disheartening
unhappy
Antónimos
uplifting
cheerful
joyful
exciting
depressingnoun
UK
/dɪˈprɛsɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈprɛsɪŋ/
Gerundial use referring to the act of pressing or lowering something.
abaissementAction de faire descendre ou d’enfoncer quelque chose.
The depressing of the clutch must be smooth to avoid stalling the engine.
L’abaissement de l’embrayage doit être fluide pour éviter de caler le moteur.
depressverb

depressing

Gerund

depressed
Past Simple
depressed
Past Participle
depressing
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈprɛs/
US
/dɪˈprɛs/
The gloomy weather tends to depress me.
Le temps maussade a tendance à me déprimer.
enfoncerEn parlant d’un bouton, d’une pédale ou d’une surface à abaisser.
Depress the brake pedal to slow down the car.
Enfoncez la pédale de frein pour ralentir la voiture.
faire baisserPour une baisse de niveau, de prix, de salaires ou d’autres valeurs.
The new policy is likely to depress housing prices.
La nouvelle politique risque de faire baisser les prix de l’immobilier.
inhiberS’emploie surtout en langage médical, scientifique ou technique.
Certain anesthetics can depress the respiratory center in the brain.
Certains anesthésiques peuvent inhiber le centre respiratoire du cerveau.
Sinónimos
sadden
deject
discourage
dismay
lower
diminish
reduce
weaken
Antónimos
elevate
raise
uplift

Definiciones

depressinggerund / present participle
Present participle of the verb 'depress'; pressing or pushing something downward.
He is depressing the lever to release the brake.
depressingadjective
Causing a feeling of sadness or gloom.
The movie had a depressing ending that left the audience in tears.
Tending to lower one's spirits or enthusiasm.
The constant rain created a depressing atmosphere in the city.
Causing a decrease in quantity, value, or activity.
High interest rates can have a depressing effect on consumer spending.
depressingnoun
The act of lowering or pressing something down.
The depressing of the clutch must be smooth to avoid stalling the engine.
depressverb
To make someone feel sad or dejected.
The gloomy weather tends to depress me.
To press down on something, especially a button or key.
Depress the brake pedal to slow down the car.
To reduce the level or amount of something, such as prices or wages.
The new policy is likely to depress housing prices.
To decrease or inhibit the activity or function of (a bodily organ, system, or chemical process).
Certain anesthetics can depress the respiratory center in the brain.
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