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Shade
01
ombre
an area that becomes darker and cooler because sunlight is blocked by an object
Exemples
The garden bench was placed in the shade for comfort.
02
nuance
any variation of one color, including darker or lighter versions
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
Dialect
American
American
Exemples
Venetian shades allowed sunlight to filter gently into the office.
04
a cover for a lamp designed to screen the bulb and diffuse the light
Exemples
Antique lamps often have decorative shades.
05
nuance
a slight difference in meaning, opinion, or feeling
Exemples
The debate highlighted every shade of opinion on the matter.
06
the depiction of shadow or darkness in an artwork to create depth or contrast
Exemples
Pencil shading creates realistic shades on paper.
07
a lingering mental image or memory of a haunting experience, often ghostlike or unsettling
Exemples
The old house seemed haunted by a shade of the past.
08
a state or position of lesser importance compared with someone or something else
Exemples
His talents were in the shade compared to his older brother's.
to shade
01
to cast a shadow over something, reducing the light that reaches it
Exemples
Tall buildings shade the street most of the day.
02
to protect or screen something from light, heat, or view
Exemples
He shaded the seedlings to prevent them from burning.
03
ombrager
to darken part of a picture or drawing using pencils, etc.
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
to transition gradually from one quality, such as color or tone, to another
Exemples
The wall paint shades slightly depending on the light.
05
to vary or alter slightly in degree or meaning
Exemples
Her opinion shaded as she listened to more arguments.
Arbre Lexical
shady
shade
