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Shadow
01
ombre
a dark shape on a surface made by a person or object blocking the light
Exemples
The tree cast a long shadow on the ground during sunset.
L'arbre projetait une longue ombre sur le sol pendant le coucher du soleil.
02
an area that is not illuminated
03
something perceived but lacking physical substance
04
protection or concealment from danger or observation
05
a mark or trace indicating something once present
06
a forewarning or sense of something adverse
07
a person assigned to observe another and report their movements
08
a companion who is always present and never leaves one's side
09
a dominating, pervasive presence that influences or controls
to shadow
01
filtrer, pister
to secretly track or follow someone, typically without their awareness
Transitive: to shadow sb
Exemples
Unbeknownst to Sarah, a mysterious figure had been shadowing her movements for days.
À l'insu de Sarah, une silhouette mystérieuse suivait ses mouvements depuis des jours.
02
ombrager, projeter une ombre
to block or obstruct light, casting a darker area on a surface
Transitive: to shadow sth
Exemples
The building 's overhangs were strategically designed to shadow the windows.
Les surplombs du bâtiment ont été conçus stratégiquement pour ombrager les fenêtres.
03
filouter, suivre de près
to follow someone closely in order to observe and learn from them, often by copying their actions, behavior, or techniques
Transitive: to shadow sb
Exemples
Aspiring chefs often shadow experienced cooks in the kitchen to master culinary techniques.
Les chefs en herbe suivent souvent des cuisiniers expérimentés dans la cuisine pour maîtriser les techniques culinaires.
Arbre Lexical
shadowy
shadow
