dipped

• Qualifie quelque chose qui a été brièvement plongé dans un liquide, ou, dans un contexte informel, peut décrire une personne un peu stupide ou excentrique.

Describes something that has been briefly submerged into a liquid, or, in informal contexts, can describe a person who is slightly foolish or eccentric.

1. Lowered or submergedB1formal

   Having been briefly lowered into a liquid or substance.

   trempé

   • The bread was dipped in olive oil.
   • Her hand was dipped in cold water.
   • The brush was dipped in paint before applying it to the canvas.

   Synonymessubmerged

   Antonymeselevatedliftedraised

2. Decreased or declinedB2informal

   Having fallen to a lower level or amount.

   diminué, en baisse

   • Sales dipped sharply during the recession.
   • The temperature dipped below freezing last night.
   • His enthusiasm dipped after the initial excitement.

   Synonymesdecreaseddiminisheddownfallenloweredreduced

   Antonymesincreasedrisen

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de plonger brièvement quelque chose dans un liquide ou un mouvement temporaire vers le bas.

A verb used to indicate the act of putting something briefly into a liquid, or to move downward temporarily.

1. Put into liquidA2formal

   To put something briefly into a liquid, often to coat or cool it.

   Tremper

   • She dipped the brush into the paint.
   • He dipped his toe in the water to test the temperature.
   • The chef dipped the chicken in batter before frying.

   Synonymesdousedunkimmerseplungesubmerge

2. Move downwardB1formal

   To go down or drop to a lower level.

   descendre, baisser

   • The sun dipped below the horizon.
   • Temperatures dipped below freezing last night.
   • The road dips sharply just ahead.

   Synonymesdeclinedescenddropfallplungesink

   Antonymesascendclimbrisesoar

3. DecreaseB1formal

   To become less or lower in amount, value, or level.

   baisser, diminuer (en parlant d'une valeur ou d'un niveau)

   • Stock prices dipped slightly after the announcement.
   • Sales dipped during the winter months.
   • His energy levels dipped after lunch.

   Synonymesdeclinedecreasedropfallplungesinkslumptumble

   Antonymesascendclimbgrowincreaserisesurge

4. Lower brieflyB1informal

   To lower something for a short time and then raise it again.

   Tremper brièvement

   • He dipped his headlights as the other car approached.
   • The pilot dipped the plane's wing in salute.
   • She dipped her shoulder to avoid the tackle.

   Synonymesduckdunkimmerseplungesubmerge

Variantes phrasaldip into