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shadowing

UK
/ˈʃædəʊɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃædoʊɪŋ/

Translations

shadowingnoun
shadowings
pl
répétition simultanéeDidactique : exercice de langue consistant à répéter presque en même temps que l’on entend.
Shadowing is a popular method for improving pronunciation and listening skills in language learners.
La répétition simultanée est une méthode populaire pour améliorer la prononciation et la compréhension orale des apprenants en langues.
filatureSens policier : suivi discret et souvent clandestin d’une personne.
The detective's shadowing of the suspect provided crucial evidence for the case.
La filature du suspect par le détective a fourni des preuves cruciales pour l’affaire.
ombrageArts visuels : ajout de zones d’ombre pour donner du relief.
The artist's delicate shadowing brought depth and realism to the portrait.
L’ombrage délicat de l’artiste a donné de la profondeur et du réalisme au portrait.
Additional translations
observationMilieu professionnel : accompagnement d’un employé pour observer son travail.
Synonyms
silhouette
shadiness
obscurity
darkness
shade
shadowinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈʃædəʊɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃædoʊɪŋ/
qui suit de prèsSens figuré ou contextuel : qui suit quelqu’un de très près.
The shadowing agent kept a discreet distance behind the suspect.
L’agent qui suit de près le suspect gardait une distance discrète derrière lui.
ombragéSe dit d’un lieu ou d’un ciel marqué par des ombres.
The shadowing clouds drifted across the afternoon sky.
Les nuages ombragés dérivaient dans le ciel de l’après-midi.
Synonyms
overshadowing
obscuring
shading
screening
shadowed
following
trailing
tailing
dogging
pursuing
mimicking
tracking
shadowverb

shadowing

Gerund

shadowed
Past Simple
shadowed
Past Participle
shadowing
Gerund
UK
/ˈʃædəʊ/
US
/ˈʃædoʊ/
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.
Synonyms
trail
stalk
sneak
follow
track

Definitions

shadowingnoun
The act of following and observing someone closely, often secretly.
The detective's shadowing of the suspect provided crucial evidence for the case.
A technique used in language learning where a learner repeats what they hear as they hear it.
Shadowing is a popular method for improving pronunciation and listening skills in language learners.
The practice of accompanying someone in their job to learn about their role and responsibilities.
During her internship, she spent a week shadowing the marketing manager to gain insights into the industry.
The representation or addition of shaded areas in art, photography, or design.
The artist's delicate shadowing brought depth and realism to the portrait.
shadowinggerund / present participle
Casting or producing shadows; marked by areas of darkness.
The shadowing clouds drifted across the afternoon sky.
Engaged in following or tracking someone or something closely.
The shadowing agent kept a discreet distance behind the suspect.
shadowverb
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.
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