shade

• Nom désignant une zone d'obscurité et de fraîcheur relative créée par l'occlusion de la lumière directe du soleil, ou une nuance particulière d'une couleur.

A noun referring to an area of relative darkness and coolness caused by the blocking of direct sunlight, or a particular variety of a color.

1. Area of darknessA1formal

   A place where sunlight is blocked, creating a darker and cooler area.

   Ombre (zone d'obscurité)

   • We sat in the shade of a large oak tree.
   • The cat was sleeping in the shade of the porch.
   • It's too hot to stay in the sun; let's find some shade.

   Synonymescoolnesscovershadinessshadowshelterumbra

   Antonymeslightsunlight

2. Variant of colorA2formal

   A particular type or degree of a color.

   Nuance de couleur

   • She painted the room a soft shade of blue.
   • The artist used many shades of green in the landscape.
   • This lipstick comes in several different shades.

   Synonymescastcolorgradationhuetingetinttone

3. B1informal

   A very small amount or degree of something.

   un tantinet, un soupçon

   • There was a shade of doubt in his voice.
   • She is a shade taller than her sister.
   • I felt a shade of disappointment when I heard the news.

   Synonymesbitdashhintsuggestiontingetouchtrace

4. Lamp coverA2formal

   A cover for a lamp that directs or softens the light.

   abat-jour

   • The lamp shade was made of silk.
   • He replaced the broken shade on the floor lamp.
   • The shade cast a warm glow across the room.

   Synonymescoverdiffuserglobelamp shadelampshade

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de bloquer ou de filtrer la lumière, ou pour changer ou faire varier progressivement quelque chose, comme une couleur ou une opinion.

A verb used to indicate the act of blocking or filtering light, or to gradually change or vary something, such as color or opinion.

1. Block lightA2formal

   To protect from direct sunlight or bright light by creating a shadow.

   protéger du soleil

   • She shaded her eyes with her hand to see better.
   • The trees shade the house from the afternoon sun.
   • He used an umbrella to shade himself from the rain.

   Synonymesblockcoverdimobscurescreenshadowsheltershield

   Antonymesexposeilluminatelighten

2. Darken or colorB1formal

   To make an area darker, especially in a drawing or picture.

   Ombrer (dans un dessin)

   • The artist shaded the edges of the portrait to add depth.
   • She carefully shaded the sky in her landscape painting.
   • He shaded the area under the tree to show shadow.

   Synonymesblackencolordarkenobscureshadowtint

   Antonymesbrightenilluminatelightenwhiten

3. Insult subtlyB2informalamerican

   To make a subtle, indirect insult or criticism.

   lancer une pique

   • She shaded her rival during the interview.
   • He shaded his coworker by mentioning their mistakes.
   • The comedian shaded the politician in his routine.

   Synonymesbelittlecriticizedisparagedissinsultmockput downslightsnub

Variantes phrasalshade off