shadow

• Zone sombre ou forme créée par un corps qui bloque la lumière sur une surface ; également, silhouette ou reflet obscur, ou partie la moins éclairée d'un lieu.

A noun referring to a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

1. Dark area from lightA1formal

   A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

   Ombre

   • The tree cast a long shadow on the grass.
   • She saw her shadow on the wall.
   • The cat was hiding in the shadow of the fence.

   Synonymesdarkgloomobscuritypenumbrashadeumbra

   Antonymeslight

2. Constant companionB1informal

   A person who follows or accompanies someone closely, often in a secretive or persistent way.

   Ombre (personne qui suit)

   • The detective was his shadow for weeks.
   • She was like a shadow, following him everywhere.
   • The celebrity had a shadow of paparazzi.

   Synonymesattendantcompanionfollowerhanger-onsidekicktail

3. Slight trace or hintB2formal

   A very small amount or indication of something.

   ombre

   • There was not a shadow of doubt in his mind.
   • She felt a shadow of sadness in her heart.
   • He saw a shadow of a smile on her face.

   Synonymesglimmerhintsuggestionsuspiciontingetouchtracevestigewhisper

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de suivre quelqu'un, souvent en secret, ou d'observer et d'apprendre auprès d'une personne dans un contexte professionnel ou éducatif.

A verb used to indicate the act of following someone closely, often secretly, or to observe and learn from someone in a professional or training context.

1. Follow closelyB2formal

   To follow someone closely and secretly, often to observe their activities.

   Suivre en secret

   • The detective shadowed the suspect for several days.
   • A journalist shadowed the politician during the campaign.
   • Security personnel shadowed the VIP throughout the event.

   Synonymesdogfollowhoundstalktailtrail

2. B1formal

   To cast a shadow over something, blocking light.

   projeter une ombre

   • The tall building shadows the park in the afternoon.
   • The tree shadows the entire garden.
   • Clouds shadowed the field as the storm approached.

   Synonymesadumbratedarkenobscureovershadowshade

   Antonymesbrightenclearilluminatelightreveal

3. Accompany for trainingB2informal

   To accompany someone in their work to learn or observe.

   accompagner en formation

   • The intern shadowed the senior engineer for a week.
   • Students shadowed doctors at the hospital.
   • She shadowed her mentor to learn the ropes.

   Synonymesaccompanyfollowobservetrail