blurring

• Nom désignant l'action ou le résultat de rendre quelque chose flou, imprécis ou moins net, souvent utilisé dans un contexte visuel, conceptuel ou métaphorique.

A noun referring to the act or result of making something unclear, indistinct, or less defined, often used in visual, conceptual, or metaphorical contexts.

indénombrable

1. Loss of clarityB2formal

   The process or result of something becoming unclear or indistinct.

   perte de netteté

   • The blurring of the photograph was caused by camera shake.
   • Blurring of vision can be a symptom of eye strain.
   • The blurring of lines between work and home life is common today.

   Synonymesblurblurrinesscloudingfuzzinessindistinctnessvagueness

   Antonymesclarityfocussharpness

2. Obscuring boundariesC1formal

   The act of making distinctions or boundaries less clear.

   estompage des limites

   • The blurring of gender roles has been a significant social change.
   • There is a blurring of the line between reality and fiction in the movie.
   • The blurring of cultural differences occurs with globalization.

   Synonymescloudingconfusingobfuscation

   Antonymesclarificationdistinction

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelque chose flou ou difficile à percevoir, ou de devenir indistinct.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something unclear or difficult to see, or to become indistinct.

1. Make unclearB1formal

   To make something difficult to see or understand clearly.

   rendre flou

   • The rain blurred the windshield, making it hard to drive.
   • Tears blurred her vision as she read the letter.
   • The photographer intentionally blurred the background to focus on the subject.

   Synonymesbefogblearcloudconfusedimfogmuddyobscure

   Antonymesclarifydefinefocussharpen

2. Obscure distinctionB2formal

   To make the difference between two things less clear.

   Estomper une distinction

   • The new policy blurs the line between personal and professional life.
   • His speech blurred the boundaries between fact and fiction.
   • Modern art often blurs the distinction between painting and sculpture.

   Synonymescloudconfusedimfogmuddyobfuscateobscureveil

   Antonymesclarifydelineatedistinguishsharpen

3. Become indistinctB1informal

   To become unclear or indistinct, especially due to speed or movement.

   devenir indistinct

   • The landscape blurred as the train sped past.
   • Everything blurred together when I spun around quickly.
   • The words on the page blurred as I grew tired.

   Synonymesblearclouddimfogmistobscure

   Antonymesclarifyfocussharpen