thinner

• Décrit quelque chose qui a une petite distance entre ses côtés ou surfaces opposés ; pas épais. Peut aussi qualifier une personne mince ou élancée, ou une substance peu dense.

Describes something that has a small distance between opposite sides or surfaces; not thick.

1. A1formal

   Having a small distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.

   Mince (peu épais)

   • The ice on the lake was very thin.
   • She cut a thin slice of bread.
   • The walls are too thin to block out noise.

   Synonymesfineflimsyslenderslightslim

   Antonymesbulkyfatthick

2. Slim or leanA1formal

   Having little body fat; slender.

   Mince (maigre, svelte)

   • He is tall and thin.
   • The model was very thin.
   • She looked thin after her illness.

   Synonymeslankyleanskinnyslenderslightslimsparesvelte

   Antonymeschubbyfatheavyobeseoverweightplump

3. Not dense or sparseB1formal

   Having few parts or items relative to the area; not dense.

   peu dense, clairsemé

   • The crowd was thin at the beginning of the concert.
   • His hair is getting thin on top.
   • The air is thin at high altitudes.

   Synonymesmeagerscantscantyslightsparsespread outthinned

   Antonymesdensethick

4. Weak or poorB2informal

   Lacking substance, strength, or quality.

   faible, insuffisant

   • The plot of the movie was thin and predictable.
   • His excuse was too thin to be believable.
   • The evidence is thin and doesn't support the claim.

   Synonymesfeebleflimsyinsubstantialmeagerpoorshallowslighttenuousunconvincingweak

   Antonymesrobustsolidstrongsturdysubstantialthick

• Nom désignant une substance liquide, comme un solvant, utilisée pour diluer de la peinture, du vernis ou d'autres matériaux afin d'en réduire la viscosité.

A noun referring to a liquid substance, such as a solvent, used to dilute paint, varnish, or other materials to reduce their viscosity.

1. Diluting agentB1formal

   A liquid, such as turpentine or mineral spirits, used to thin paint, varnish, or other substances.

   diluant

   • He added some thinner to the paint to make it easier to apply.
   • Make sure you use the correct thinner for oil-based paints.
   • The smell of paint thinner filled the room.

   Synonymesdiluentreducersolvent