fade

• Nom désignant la diminution progressive de la luminosité, de la couleur ou de l'intensité, ou la disparition graduelle d'une image, d'un son ou d'un signal.

A noun referring to a gradual loss of brightness, color, or intensity, or a gradual disappearance.

1. Gradual disappearanceB2formal

   An act or instance of gradually disappearing or becoming less distinct.

   fondu

   • The fade of the music signaled the end of the scene.
   • The film used a slow fade to black at the end.
   • The fade of the colors in the painting was due to sunlight exposure.

   Synonymesdiminutiondisappearancedissolutiondwindlingebbingevanescencefadingwaning

   Antonymesappearanceemergencematerialization

2. Film or video transitionB2formal

   A gradual change in brightness or clarity, often used as a transition in film or video editing.

   Fondu

   • The editor added a fade between the two scenes.
   • A fade to white was used to indicate a flashback.
   • The video begins with a fade from black.

   Synonymesdissolve

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire le processus de perte progressive d'éclat, de couleur, de force ou de visibilité.

A verb used to indicate the process of gradually losing brightness, color, strength, or visibility.

1. Lose color or brightnessA2formal

   To gradually become less bright, vivid, or intense in color.

   Perdre sa couleur ou son éclat

   • The curtains have faded in the sunlight.
   • Her jeans faded after many washes.
   • The colors of the painting faded over time.

   Synonymesblanchbleachdimdiscolordullpaletarnishwash out

   Antonymesbrightendeepenintensify

2. Disappear graduallyB1formal

   To slowly become less visible, audible, or noticeable.

   s'estomper

   • The sound of the music faded into the distance.
   • His memory of the event began to fade.
   • The light faded as the sun set.

   Synonymesdiminishdissolvedwindleebbevaporatefade awaypeter outvanishwane

   Antonymesappearemergematerializesurface

3. Lose strength or vitalityB1formal

   To gradually become weaker or less energetic.

   S'affaiblir, perdre de sa vigueur

   • Her enthusiasm for the project began to fade.
   • The athlete's strength faded in the final lap.
   • His interest in the hobby faded over the years.

   Synonymesabatedeclinediminishdwindleebbflaglanguishsubsidewaneweakenwiltwither

   Antonymesflourishintensifyrevivestrengthensurgethrive

Variantes phrasalfade awayfade out