flatness

• Nom décrivant la qualité ou l'état d'être plat, pouvant se rapporter à l'absence de relief physique, au manque d'éclat ou de vivacité dans l'apparence, à l'absence de saveur dans le goût, à une faible contraste dans les médias visuels, ou à un manque d'énergie et d'activité.

A noun describing the quality or state of being flat, which can refer to a lack of physical dimension, dullness in appearance or animation, blandness in taste, low contrast in visual media, or a lack of energy and activity.

indénombrable

1. Two-dimensional propertyB2formal

   The quality of having only two dimensions, lacking depth or curvature.

   aplatissement (propriété d'être plan)

   • The flatness of the paper made it easy to draw on.
   • The map's flatness simplifies the representation of the terrain.
   • He measured the flatness of the surface with a level.

   Synonymesplanenesstwo-dimensionality

   Antonymesconcavityconvexitycurvaturedepthroundnesssolidity

2. Lack of animation or brillianceC1formalart

   A state of being dull, unexciting, or lacking in liveliness or sparkle.

   manque d'animation ou d'éclat

   • The flatness of the performance disappointed the audience.
   • Her voice had a flatness that made the speech monotonous.
   • The painting's flatness failed to capture the artist's usual energy.

   Synonymesblandnessdullnessemptinessinsipiditylifelessnessmonotonystalenesstediumvapidness

   Antonymesanimationbrillianceenergyexcitementlivelinesssparklevibrancyvitality

3. Deficiency in flavorB1informalculinary

   The quality of having little or no taste; blandness.

   Fadeur, manque de saveur

   • The flatness of the soup was improved by adding salt and pepper.
   • He complained about the flatness of the soda after it went flat.
   • The dish suffered from a flatness due to a lack of spices.

   Synonymesblandnessflavorlessnessinsipidityinsipidnesssavorlessnesstastelessnessvapidityvapidness

   Antonymespiquancytangtastinesszest

4. Lack of contrast or glossC1formalart

   The property of having little contrast between light and dark areas, or lacking a shiny finish.

   Manque de contraste ou de brillance

   • The flatness of the photograph made it look washed out.
   • The paint's flatness gave the wall a matte appearance.
   • He preferred a glossy finish over the flatness of the matte varnish.

   Synonymesdeadnessdullnesslusterlessness

   Antonymesbrilliancecontrastglosslustersheenshinevividness

5. Inactivity or lack of energyB2formal

   A state of being inactive or showing an unusual lack of energy or enthusiasm.

   Morosité, manque d'énergie

   • The flatness of the economy led to a decrease in spending.
   • His flatness after the long journey was noticeable.
   • The team's flatness in the second half cost them the game.

   Synonymesapathydullnessinertialethargylifelessnesslistlessnesssluggishnessstagnationtorpor

   Antonymesactivityenergyenthusiasmlivelinessvigor