lull

• Nom désignant une période temporaire de calme, de silence ou d'inactivité, souvent au milieu d'une situation tendue ou agitée.

A noun referring to a temporary period of calm, quiet, or inactivity, often in the midst of a busy or turbulent situation.

1. Temporary calm or quietB2formal

   A short period of calm or reduced activity in a situation that is usually busy or noisy.

   accalmie

   • There was a brief lull in the conversation before she spoke again.
   • The storm was followed by a lull in the wind.
   • During the lull in traffic, he managed to cross the street safely.

   Synonymesbreakbreathercalmhushintervalletuppausequietrespite

   Antonymesactivitybusynesscommotionturmoiluproar

2. Pause in activityB2formal

   A temporary break or pause in an ongoing activity or process.

   Accalmie

   • The company experienced a lull in sales during the winter months.
   • After the initial excitement, there was a lull in the crowd's energy.
   • The lull in the fighting gave the soldiers time to rest.

   Synonymesbreakcalmhiatusinterludeletupmoratoriumpauserespite

   Antonymesactionactivitycontinuationresumption

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'apaiser ou d'endormir quelqu'un, ou de provoquer une période temporaire de calme ou d'inactivité.

A verb used to indicate the act of calming or soothing someone, or causing a temporary period of quiet or inactivity.

1. Calm or sootheB2formal

   To cause someone to feel calm, sleepy, or less alert.

   Calmer ou endormir

   • The sound of rain lulled her to sleep.
   • The gentle music lulled the baby into a peaceful nap.
   • He was lulled by the rhythmic motion of the train.

   Synonymescalmcomposehushpacifyquietsettlesoothestillsubduetranquilize

   Antonymesagitatearousedisturbenlivenexciterousestirwake

2. Deceive into securityC1formal

   To cause someone to feel safe or unsuspecting, often leading to a false sense of security.

   Endormir la méfiance

   • The calm weather lulled the sailors into a false sense of safety.
   • The company's initial success lulled them into ignoring potential risks.
   • Don't let the quiet atmosphere lull you into thinking everything is fine.

   Synonymesbeguiledeludedisarm

   Antonymesalertcautionwarn