moderation

• Nom désignant la qualité d'être modéré et d'éviter les excès, ou l'action de modérer ou de réduire l'intensité de quelque chose.

A noun referring to the quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes, or the action of lessening in severity or intensity.

indénombrable

1. B2formal

   The quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes in behavior, opinion, or consumption.

   modération

   • He believes in moderation in all things, especially diet.
   • The key to a healthy lifestyle is moderation.
   • She spoke with moderation, never raising her voice.

   Synonymesmoderatenessreasonablenessrestraintself-restraintsobrietytemperance

   Antonymesexcessextremismimmoderationindulgenceintemperance

2. A change for the betterB2formal

   A change that results in improvement or a more balanced state.

   amélioration, changement en mieux

   • The new policy brought a moderation of the previous strict rules.
   • There has been a moderation in the conflict between the two groups.
   • The economic reforms led to a moderation of inflation.

3. Trait of avoiding excessesB2formal

   The personal quality of avoiding excessive or extreme actions, especially in habits or desires.

   Modération

   • His moderation in spending allowed him to save money.
   • Moderation in eating is a sign of self-discipline.
   • She practices moderation in her use of social media.

   Synonymesmoderatenessrestraintself-controlself-restraintsobrietytemperance

   Antonymesexcessextravaganceextremismimmoderationindulgenceintemperanceoverindulgence

4. Lessening in severity or intensityB2formal

   The action or process of making something less severe, intense, or extreme.

   Atténuation

   • The medication caused a moderation of the patient's pain.
   • There was a moderation of the storm's intensity overnight.
   • The government sought a moderation of the crisis through diplomacy.

   Synonymesabatementalleviationassuagementdiminutioneasingmitigationpalliationreductionreliefslackeningsofteningtemperingweakening

   Antonymesaggravationescalationexacerbationintensification