faded

• Décrit quelque chose qui, avec le temps, a perdu sa couleur, son éclat ou sa fraîcheur d'origine.

Describes something that has lost its original color, brightness, or freshness over time.

1. Lost color or brightnessA2formal

   Having lost some or all of its original color, brightness, or intensity over time.

   décoloré, fané

   • The old photograph was faded and yellowed.
   • She wore a faded pair of blue jeans.
   • The curtains have become faded from the sun.

   Synonymesbleacheddimdullfaintmutedpale

   Antonymesbrightcolorfulfreshrichvivid

2. Diminished or weakenedB1formal

   Having become less strong, vivid, or clear.

   affaibli, estompé

   • His faded memory of the event was unreliable.
   • The sound of the music grew faded as they walked away.
   • Her faded hopes for a promotion were revived.

   Synonymesdiminisheddulledebbingfaintpalewaningweakened

   Antonymesbrightclearfreshintenselivelystrongvivid

• 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