decreasing

• Qualifie ce qui devient plus petit, diminue ou baisse en taille, en quantité ou en intensité.

Describes something that is becoming smaller, fewer, or less in size, amount, or intensity.

1. Becoming smaller or lessB1formal

   Describes something that is gradually reducing in size, amount, or intensity.

   diminution progressive

   • The decreasing temperature signaled the start of winter.
   • They are concerned about the decreasing number of bees.
   • The company reported decreasing profits this quarter.

   Synonymesdiminishingdwindlingebbingfadinglesseningshrinkingsubsidingtaperingwaning

   Antonymesexpandinggrowingincreasingrising

2. Music: becoming softerC1formal

   In music, indicating a gradual reduction in volume or tempo.

   Diminuant (en musique)

   • The piece ends with a decreasing volume, fading into silence.
   • The conductor signaled a decreasing tempo for the final bars.
   • The decreasing dynamics created a sense of calm.

   Synonymesdecrescendodiminuendo

   Antonymesincreasing

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réduire en taille, quantité, intensité ou degré.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming smaller, fewer, or less in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

1. Become smaller or lessB1formal

   To become smaller in size, amount, or degree.

   diminuer (devenir plus petit ou moins)

   • The population of the town decreased by 10% last year.
   • Temperatures decrease as you go higher up the mountain.
   • The company's profits decreased due to lower sales.

   Synonymesdeclinediminishdropdwindlefalllessenreduceshrinksubsidewane

   Antonymesexpandgrowincreaserise

2. Make something smallerB1formal

   To cause something to become smaller in size, amount, or degree.

   réduire quelque chose

   • The government plans to decrease taxes next year.
   • You should decrease your sugar intake for better health.
   • The new policy aims to decrease pollution levels.

   Synonymesabatecontractcurtailcutdiminishlessenlowerminimizereduceshrink

   Antonymesaugmentenlargeexpandincrease