toned

• Décrit un corps ferme et fort, généralement grâce à un entraînement régulier.

Describes a body that is firm and strong, typically as a result of regular exercise.

1. Firm and muscularB1informal

   Having a firm, lean, and well-defined body shape, typically from exercise.

   ferme et musclé

   • She has a toned body from regular yoga practice.
   • He works out every day to keep his arms toned.
   • The athlete's legs were visibly toned after months of training.

   Synonymesathleticfirmfitleanmuscularsculptedshapelysveltetrim

   Antonymesflabbysoftweak

2. Adjusted in color or shadeB2formal

   Having a specific shade, tint, or quality of color.

   teinté, ajusté en couleur

   • The photograph was toned with a sepia filter.
   • The walls were toned in soft pastel colors.
   • The artist used a toned paper for the sketch.

   Synonymescoloredshaded

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer le fait de donner à quelque chose une certaine qualité, un caractère ou une nuance, souvent en relation avec la couleur, le son ou la tonicité des muscles, ou encore pour accorder, harmoniser ou renforcer.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving a particular quality, character, or shade to something, often in terms of color, sound, or muscle firmness.

1. Strengthen or firm upB1formal

   To make the body or muscles firmer and stronger through exercise.

   tonifier

   • She does yoga to tone her muscles.
   • Regular exercise helps tone your body.
   • He uses weights to tone his arms.

   Synonymesbracebuildconditionfirmstrengthentighten

   Antonymessoftenweaken

2. Adjust color or shadeB2formal

   To change the color or shade of something, especially in photography or design.

   Nuancer (couleur)

   • The photographer toned the image to give it a vintage look.
   • She toned down the bright colors in the painting.
   • The editor toned the photo to match the magazine's style.

   Synonymescolordyegradeshadetintwash

   Antonymesbleachfade

3. Modify sound or pitchB2formal

   To adjust the sound quality, pitch, or volume of a voice or instrument.

   Modifier le son ou la hauteur

   • The singer toned her voice to hit the high notes.
   • He toned the guitar to a lower pitch.
   • The speaker toned down his voice to sound more soothing.

   Synonymesadjustinflectmodulatepitchtune

Variantes phrasaltone downtone up