deepening

• Décrit ce qui devient plus profond, plus intense ou plus profond dans son sens.

Describes something that is becoming deeper, more intense, or more profound.

1. Becoming more intense or profoundB2formal

   Describes something that is increasing in strength, depth, or seriousness over time.

   qui s'intensifie

   • The deepening crisis required immediate government intervention.
   • There is a deepening sense of unease among the residents.
   • The deepening friendship between them was evident to everyone.

   Synonymesgrowingincreasingintensifyingstrengthening

   Antonymeslightmildshallowslightsuperficial

2. Becoming darker or lowerB1formal

   Describes a color, sound, or physical depth that is becoming more pronounced.

   qui s'assombrit ou s'approfondit

   • The deepening twilight made it hard to see the path.
   • His voice had a deepening tone as he grew older.
   • The deepening shadows in the forest created an eerie atmosphere.

   Synonymesdarkeninggrowingincreasingintensifyingloweringstrengthening

   Antonymeslighteningshallow

• Nom désignant le processus par lequel quelque chose devient plus profond, plus intense ou plus sérieux, utilisé dans des contextes émotionnels, intellectuels ou physiques.

A noun referring to the process of becoming deeper, more intense, or more profound, often used in emotional, intellectual, or physical contexts.

indénombrable

1. Process of becoming deeperB2formal

   The act or process of making something deeper or more profound, either physically or metaphorically.

   approfondissement

   • The deepening of the river channel allowed larger ships to pass.
   • There has been a deepening of the economic crisis over the past year.
   • The deepening of their friendship was evident in their conversations.

   Synonymesamplificationaugmentationescalationexpansiongrowthincreaseintensificationstrengthening

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre plus profond, plus intense ou plus complexe, ou d'accroître la portée ou la compréhension de quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of making or becoming deeper, more intense, or more profound.

1. B1formal

   To become deeper or more intense in a physical sense.

   Devenir plus profond

   • The river deepened as it flowed toward the sea.
   • The hole deepened after the heavy rain.
   • The color of the sky deepened as the sun set.

   Synonymesgrowincreaseintensify

   Antonymesdecreasediminishflattenlessenreduceshallow

2. Increase in intensityB2formal

   To become stronger, more serious, or more profound.

   S'intensifier

   • Their friendship deepened over the years.
   • The crisis deepened as more people lost their jobs.
   • His understanding of the subject deepened with study.

   Synonymesamplifyaugmentescalateheightenincreaseintensifymagnifystrengthen

   Antonymesabatedecreasediminishlessenmitigatemoderatereduceweaken

3. Make more profoundB2formal

   To cause something to become more intense or meaningful.

   rendre plus profond

   • The course helped deepen my knowledge of history.
   • She tried to deepen her relationship with her family.
   • The experience deepened his appreciation for art.

   Synonymesamplifyaugmentenhanceenrichheightenintensifymagnifyreinforcestrengthen

   Antonymesdiminishlessenreduceshallowtrivializeweaken