shading

• Nom désignant la gradation des tons utilisée dans un dessin ou une peinture pour rendre la lumière et l'ombre, ou la transition subtile entre différents niveaux ou nuances.

A noun referring to graded markings used in drawing or painting to indicate light and shadow, or a subtle gradation between different levels or tones.

indénombrable

1. Graded markings in artB2formalart

   The use of graded markings to indicate areas of light and shadow in a drawing or painting, creating depth and form.

   Hachures et dégradés

   • The artist used cross-hatching for the shading in the portrait.
   • Proper shading can make a flat drawing look three-dimensional.
   • She spent hours perfecting the shading on the sphere.

   Synonymeshatchingshadowing

2. Subtle gradationC1formal

   A gradual change or variation involving small or barely perceptible differences between levels or grades.

   Nuance subtile

   • There is a subtle shading of meaning between the two words.
   • The shading of colors in the sunset was breathtaking.
   • The policy shows a shading of opinion between the two parties.

   Synonymesgradationnuanceshadesubtletyvariation

• 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