tanned

• Décrit une peau qui est devenue plus foncée sous l'effet du soleil.

Describes skin that has become darker from exposure to the sun.

1. Skin darkened by sunA2formal

   Having skin that has become darker or brownish due to exposure to the sun's rays.

   bronzé

   • She came back from the beach with beautifully tanned skin.
   • He looked healthy and tanned after his holiday in Spain.
   • Her tanned arms contrasted with her white dress.

   Synonymesbronzedbrownbrownedsuntanned

   Antonymesfairlight-skinnedpalewhite

2. Leather processedB2formal

   Describing animal hide that has been chemically treated to preserve it and make it into leather.

   Cuir tanné

   • The tanned leather was used to make high-quality boots.
   • This bag is made from tanned cowhide.
   • The artisan worked with tanned hides to create belts.

   Synonymescureddressedpreparedprocessedtreated

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le processus de transformation de la peau d'un animal en cuir à l'aide de substances tannantes, ou l'action de brunir sous l'effet du soleil.

A verb used to indicate the process of converting animal skin into leather by treating it with tannins, or to become brown or darker from exposure to the sun.

1. Convert hide into leatherB2formal

   To treat animal skins with tannic acid or other chemicals to produce leather.

   tanner

   • The artisan tanned the cowhide to make a durable belt.
   • Traditional methods of tanning leather use natural bark extracts.
   • They tanned the sheepskin to create soft gloves.

   Synonymescurrydresstaw

2. Become sunburned or darkerA2informal

   To become darker in color from exposure to the sun or wind.

   bronzer

   • She tanned quickly during her vacation at the beach.
   • He tanned his arms while working in the garden.
   • They tanned their skin under the bright summer sun.

   Synonymesbronzebrownsuntan