shaded

• Qualifie un endroit ou un objet protégé des rayons directs du soleil, souvent en impliquant un état plus frais ou plus sombre.

Describes an area or object that is protected from direct sunlight, often implying a cooler or darker condition.

1. Protected from direct lightA2formal

   Being in or providing shade; sheltered from direct sunlight.

   ombragé

   • We sat in a shaded area of the garden.
   • The shaded path was cooler than the open road.
   • She chose a shaded spot under the tree for her picnic.

   Synonymescoveredshadowedshadyshelteredumbrageous

   Antonymesbrightexposedsunlitsunny

2. Darkened or dimmedB1formal

   Having areas of darkness or reduced light, often for artistic effect.

   ombré

   • The artist used shaded lines to create depth in the drawing.
   • The room was shaded by heavy curtains.
   • The shaded part of the photograph added mystery.

   Synonymesdarkeneddimmedgloomymurkyshadowedshady

   Antonymesbrightilluminatedluminousradiant

• 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