shade
shade
ʃeɪd
sheid
British pronunciation
/ʃeɪd/

Définition et signification de « shade » en anglais

Shade
01

ombre

an area that becomes darker and cooler because sunlight is blocked by an object
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shade definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The garden bench was placed in the shade for comfort.
Le banc de jardin a été placé à l'ombre pour plus de confort.
02

nuance

any variation of one color, including darker or lighter versions
shade definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The artist used various shades of green to capture the lush foliage and vibrant landscapes in their paintings.
L'artiste a utilisé diverses nuances de vert pour capturer le feuillage luxuriant et les paysages vibrants dans ses peintures.
03

store

a covering or blind used to block or reduce sunlight, typically on windows
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shade definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Venetian shades allowed sunlight to filter gently into the office.
Les stores vénitiens permettaient à la lumière du soleil de filtrer doucement dans le bureau.
04

abat-jour, réflecteur

a cover for a lamp designed to screen the bulb and diffuse the light
shade definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Antique lamps often have decorative shades.
Les lampes antiques ont souvent des abat-jour décoratifs.
05

nuance

a slight difference in meaning, opinion, or feeling
example
Exemples
The debate highlighted every shade of opinion on the matter.
Le débat a mis en lumière chaque nuance d'opinion sur la question.
06

l'ombre, la nuance

the depiction of shadow or darkness in an artwork to create depth or contrast
example
Exemples
Pencil shading creates realistic shades on paper.
L'ombrage au crayon crée des ombres réalistes sur papier.
07

fantôme, ombre

a lingering mental image or memory of a haunting experience, often ghostlike or unsettling
example
Exemples
The old house seemed haunted by a shade of the past.
La vieille maison semblait hantée par une ombre du passé.
08

l'ombre, l'ombre portée

a state or position of lesser importance compared with someone or something else
example
Exemples
His talents were in the shade compared to his older brother's.
Ses talents étaient dans l'ombre par rapport à ceux de son frère aîné.
to shade
01

ombrager, faire de l'ombre à

to cast a shadow over something, reducing the light that reaches it
example
Exemples
Tall buildings shade the street most of the day.
Les grands immeubles ombragent la rue la majeure partie de la journée.
02

ombrager, protéger

to protect or screen something from light, heat, or view
example
Exemples
He shaded the seedlings to prevent them from burning.
Il a ombragé les semis pour les empêcher de brûler.
03

ombrager

to darken part of a picture or drawing using pencils, etc.
example
Exemples
The art teacher demonstrated how to shade a sphere, explaining how light and shadow work together to create a three-dimensional effect.
Le professeur d'art a montré comment ombrer une sphère, expliquant comment la lumière et l'ombre travaillent ensemble pour créer un effet tridimensionnel.
04

nuancer, dégradé

to transition gradually from one quality, such as color or tone, to another
example
Exemples
The wall paint shades slightly depending on the light.
La peinture murale nuance légèrement selon la lumière.
05

nuancer, moduler

to vary or alter slightly in degree or meaning
example
Exemples
Her opinion shaded as she listened to more arguments.
Son opinion s'est nuancée alors qu'elle écoutait plus d'arguments.
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