underexpose

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'exposer insuffisamment quelque chose, surtout en photographie, ou au sens figuré, de donner trop peu d'attention ou de mettre en valeur de manière insuffisante.

A verb used to indicate the act of exposing something insufficiently, especially in photography or in a metaphorical sense of not giving enough attention or exposure.

1. Expose to too little lightB2formaltechnical

   To expose photographic film or a digital sensor to insufficient light, resulting in a dark image.

   Sous-exposer

   • If you underexpose the film, the photos will be too dark.
   • The photographer accidentally underexposed the shot.
   • Learning to avoid underexposure is key in low-light photography.

   Antonymesoverexpose

2. Expose insufficientlyC1formal

   To provide insufficient exposure or attention to something, such as an idea, person, or topic.

   Sous-exposer

   • The report underexposes the critical issues facing the community.
   • Many talented artists remain underexposed in the mainstream media.
   • The documentary underexposes the historical context of the event.

   Synonymesdownplayneglectoverlookunderplay

   Antonymesoverexpose