paler

UK
/ˈpeɪlə/
US
/ˈpeɪlər/
palernoun
palers
pl
UK
/ˈpeɪlə/
US
/ˈpeɪlər/
Traductions
plus pâleEmploi substantivé ; se traduit souvent avec article défini selon le contexte.
Among the two sisters, she was the paler.
Parmi les deux sœurs, elle était la plus pâle.
Définitions
A person or thing that is paler in color or complexion compared to another.
Among the group of friends, she was the paler, with her fair skin standing out in the summer sun.
paleadjective

paler

Comp.

paler
Comp.
palest
Super.
UK
/peɪl/
US
/peɪl/
Traductions
pâleSe dit aussi d’une couleur délavée, peu vive.
The artist chose a pale shade of blue for the sky in his painting.
L’artiste a choisi une nuance de bleu pâle pour le ciel de son tableau.
She looked pale after hearing the shocking news.
Elle avait l’air pâle après avoir entendu la nouvelle choquante.
Traductions supplémentaires
faibleSens figuré, pour une intensité ou une force réduite.
pâleSens figuré, pour une chose jugée médiocre ou sans relief par comparaison.
Définitions
Having a light or washed-out color, often lacking in intensity or brightness.
The artist chose a pale shade of blue for the sky in his painting.
Having less color than usual, often due to illness or fear.
She looked pale after hearing the shocking news.
Lacking in strength or intensity; weak or faint.
The pale light of dawn barely illuminated the room.
Inferior or feeble by comparison; an insubstantial or inadequate version of something.
The sequel turned out to be a pale imitation of the original movie.
palenoun
Définitions
A wooden stake or post used as an upright support in a fence.
The garden was enclosed by a pale to keep the rabbits out.
A boundary or enclosed area, often used metaphorically to describe a limit or restriction.
His behavior was beyond the pale of acceptable conduct.
(Heraldry) A vertical band occupying the central third of a shield.
The city's coat of arms features a blue pale between two golden lions.
paleverb
Définitions
To become lighter in color or lose brightness.
As the sun set, the sky began to pale.
To seem less important or impressive when compared to something else.
Her achievements pale in comparison to his.
To cause (someone or something) to become pale in color.
The harsh winter winds paled her cheeks.
paleproper noun
Définitions
The English-controlled district of medieval Ireland centred on Dublin, within which English law prevailed.
Anglo-Irish lords inside the Pale enjoyed the protection of English justice.