damper

• Qualifie quelque chose de légèrement humide, souvent d'une manière désagréable ou inconfortable.

Describes something that is slightly wet, often in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way.

1. A2formal

   Slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way.

   humide

   • The towel is still damp after the shower.
   • The ground was damp from the morning dew.
   • She wiped the table with a damp cloth.

   Synonymesclammydankhumidmoistmuggywet

   Antonymesariddryparched

2. Humid or moistA2formal

   Having a noticeable amount of moisture in the air or on a surface.

   humide

   • The basement feels damp and musty.
   • The weather is damp and cold today.
   • Damp conditions can cause mold to grow.

   Synonymesclammydankdewyhumidmoistmuggysoggysteamywet

   Antonymesariddry

• Nom aux plusieurs sens : plaque mobile servant à régler le tirage d'un poêle ou d'un conduit de cheminée ; dispositif qui réduit les oscillations dans les systèmes électroniques, mécaniques ou aérodynamiques ; ou facteur exerçant un effet déprimant ou modérateur.

A noun with multiple meanings: a movable plate regulating draft in a stove or chimney; a device that reduces oscillations in electronic, mechanical, or aerodynamic systems; or a factor that has a depressing or restraining effect.

1. Stove or chimney regulatorB2formal

   A movable metal plate used to control the airflow in a stove, chimney, or furnace.

   Régulateur de tirage (poêle, cheminée)

   • He adjusted the damper to increase the fire's heat.
   • The chimney sweep cleaned the damper thoroughly.
   • A stuck damper can cause smoke to fill the room.

2. Oscillation reducerC1formaltechnical

   A device that reduces the amplitude of oscillations in mechanical, electronic, or acoustic systems.

   Amortisseur d'oscillations

   • The engineer installed a damper to reduce vibrations in the bridge.
   • A shock absorber acts as a damper in a car's suspension system.
   • The piano's damper pedal controls the sustain of the notes.

   Synonymesbuffershock absorber

3. Depressing influenceB2informal

   Something that has a depressing or restraining effect on mood, activity, or progress.

   effet déprimant / frein

   • The bad news put a damper on the celebration.
   • Constant rain put a damper on our outdoor plans.
   • His negative attitude cast a damper over the entire team.

   Synonymescheckchillcloudcurbdownerkilljoypallrestraintspoilsportwet blanket

   Antonymesboostencouragementincentivespurstimulus