recessed

• Décrit quelque chose qui est placé en retrait, encastré ou caché dans un mur ou une surface, formant souvent une niche ou un renfoncement.

Describes something that is set back, hidden, or built into a wall or surface, often creating a niche or alcove.

1. Set back or indentedB2formal

   Built or placed in a hollow or alcove, set back from the main surface.

   En retrait

   • The house has recessed windows that create a modern look.
   • Recessed lighting is popular in contemporary kitchens.
   • The shelves are recessed into the wall to save space.

   Synonymesdepressedset backsunken

   Antonymesbulgingextendedjuttingprojectingprotruding

2. Hidden or secludedB2formal

   Located in a remote or hidden position, away from view.

   caché, retiré

   • The cabin is recessed deep in the forest.
   • A recessed alcove in the garden provides a quiet reading spot.
   • The entrance is recessed behind a row of tall bushes.

   Synonymesconcealedhiddenprivateremotesecludedsheltered

   Antonymesconspicuousexposedopenprominentvisible

• Verbe signifiant faire une pause ou suspendre une séance, ou encore placer quelque chose dans une position cachée ou en retrait, comme un renfoncement.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking a break or suspending proceedings, or to set something back into a hidden or indented position.

1. Put into a recessB2formal

   To place something in a recess or set it back from the main surface.

   Encastrer

   • The architect recessed the shelves into the wall.
   • They recessed the lighting fixtures into the ceiling.
   • The cabinet was recessed to create more floor space.

   Synonymesembedindentinsetnicheset backsink

   Antonymesextendprojectprotrude

2. Make a recess inB2formal

   To create a hollow space or indentation in a surface.

   creuser un évidement

   • The sculptor recessed the figure into the stone.
   • They recessed the door frame to fit the new hinges.
   • The builder recessed the niche for the statue.

   Synonymescavedintgroovehollowindentnotchpockset back

3. Close at the end of a sessionB2formal

   To temporarily suspend or adjourn a meeting, court, or legislative session.

   Suspendre une séance

   • The judge recessed the court until the next morning.
   • The committee recessed for lunch before continuing the debate.
   • Parliament recessed for the summer holidays.

   Synonymesadjournproroguesuspend

   Antonymesassembleconveneopen