diffused

• Décrit quelque chose qui a été répandu sur une grande surface ou à travers un milieu, souvent utilisé en physique ou dans des contextes généraux.

Describes something that has been spread out over a large area or through a medium, often used in physics or general contexts.

1. Spread out or scatteredB2formal

   Spread over a wide area; not concentrated.

   diffus, diffuse

   • The diffused light in the room created a soft atmosphere.
   • The scent of flowers was diffused throughout the garden.
   • The diffused population made it hard to provide services.

   Synonymesdiluteddisperseddistributedscatteredsparsespreadthin

   Antonymesconcentratedfocusedlocalized

2. Not focused or clearC1formal

   Lacking clarity or focus; vague.

   diffus, vague

   • His diffused thoughts made it difficult to follow his argument.
   • The diffused nature of the report confused the readers.
   • Her diffused attention led to many mistakes.

   Synonymesambiguousblurredfuzzyhazyindistinctnebulousunclearvague

   Antonymesclearconcentrateddistinctfocusedprecisesharp

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de répandre largement quelque chose, ou de réduire la tension ou l'hostilité d'une situation.

A verb used to indicate the act of spreading something widely, or making a situation less tense or hostile.

1. B2formal

   To spread or cause to spread over a wide area or among many people.

   répandre

   • The light diffused through the fog, creating a soft glow.
   • The organization aims to diffuse knowledge about climate change.
   • The scent of flowers diffused throughout the room.

   Synonymesbroadcastcirculatedispersedisseminatedistributepropagatescatterspread

   Antonymescollectconcentrategather

2. Reduce tension or conflictB2formal

   To make a tense or dangerous situation less serious or more controlled.

   désamorcer, apaiser

   • The mediator tried to diffuse the argument between the two parties.
   • She used humor to diffuse the tension in the room.
   • The police officer's calm voice helped diffuse the confrontation.

   Synonymesalleviatedefuseeaselessenmitigatemollifypacifysoothe

   Antonymesaggravateescalateintensify