darkening

• Qui devient sombre ou plus foncé en couleur, ou, au sens figuré, qui devient morne, menaçant ou hostile.

Describes something that is becoming dark or darker in color, or figuratively, becoming gloomy or threatening.

1. Becoming dark or darkerB2formal

   Describing something that is gradually losing light or becoming darker, often due to fading daylight or cloud cover.

   qui s'assombrit

   • The darkening sky signaled the approach of a storm.
   • They walked through the darkening forest as evening fell.
   • The darkening clouds blocked out the sun completely.

   Synonymesblackeningcloudingfadingshadowing

   Antonymesclearingilluminatinglightening

• Nom désignant le processus ou l'action de devenir plus sombre, ou l'assombrissement d'une couleur, d'une teinte ou d'une luminosité.

A noun referring to the process or act of becoming darker in color or shade.

indénombrable

1. B2formal

   The act or process of becoming darker in color or shade.

   assombrissement

   • The darkening of the sky signaled an approaching storm.
   • The darkening of the wood over time is a natural process.
   • The artist used layers of paint to create a gradual darkening effect.

   Synonymesblackeningdeepeningduskinessshadingshadowing

   Antonymeslightening

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre plus sombre ou de devenir plus sombre en couleur, en teinte ou en ambiance.

A verb used to indicate the act of making or becoming dark or darker in color, shade, or mood.

1. Make or become darkB1formal

   To make something darker in color or brightness, or to become darker.

   assombrir, devenir sombre

   • The clouds darkened the sky before the storm.
   • She darkened the room by closing the curtains.
   • His face darkened with anger.

   Synonymesblackenclouddeependimduskgloomobscureovershadowshade

   Antonymesbrightenilluminatelightenwhiten

2. Become gloomy or sadB2formal

   To become less happy or more serious in mood or expression.

   s'assombrir (moralement)

   • His mood darkened after hearing the bad news.
   • The atmosphere in the room darkened as the argument continued.
   • Her eyes darkened with suspicion.

   Synonymescloudgloomsaddenshadow

   Antonymesbrightencheerlighten