waning

• Décrit ce qui diminue en taille, en force, en puissance ou en intensité.

Describes something that is decreasing in size, strength, power, or intensity.

1. Decreasing in size or intensityB2formal

   Describes the period when the visible illuminated surface of the Moon becomes smaller after the full moon.

   décroissant (phase lunaire)

   • The waning moon appeared in the early morning sky.
   • During the waning phase, the moon rises later each night.
   • The waning crescent is visible just before sunrise.

   Synonymesdecreasingdiminishingdwindlingebbingfadingshrinking

   Antonymesgrowingincreasingwaxing

2. Declining or diminishingB2formal

   Becoming gradually less in strength, power, or influence.

   en déclin, qui diminue

   • His interest in the project was waning.
   • The waning popularity of the band led to fewer concerts.
   • Her waning energy made it hard to finish the race.

   Synonymesdiminishingdwindlingebbingfadinglesseningsubsidingweakening

   Antonymesexpandinggrowingincreasingintensifyingrisingstrengtheningwaxing

• Nom désignant une diminution progressive de l'ampleur, de l'échelle ou de l'intensité d'une chose, notamment la phase de décroissance de la Lune ou un déclin général.

A noun referring to a gradual decrease in magnitude, extent, or intensity.

1. Decrease or declineB2formal

   A gradual reduction in size, strength, or intensity.

   déclin

   • The waning of the moon is visible each month.
   • There has been a waning of public interest in the topic.
   • The waning of his influence was evident after the scandal.

   Synonymesabatementdeclinedecreasediminutiondwindlingebbingfadinglesseningreductionsubsidence

   Antonymesexpansiongrowthincreaseintensificationrisestrengthening

• Verbe décrivant un processus de diminution progressive en taille, en degré, en intensité ou en force.

A verb used to describe the process of decreasing in size, extent, intensity, or power, often gradually.

1. Decrease in size or strengthB2formal

   To become gradually smaller, weaker, or less intense.

   Décroître en taille ou en force

   • The moon begins to wane after the full moon.
   • His interest in the project started to wane after several months.
   • The storm's power began to wane as it moved inland.

   Synonymesdeclinedecreasediminishdwindleebbfadelessenrecedesubsidetaper off

   Antonymesgrowincreaseintensifyrisestrengthenswellwax

2. Decline in popularity or influenceB2formal

   To lose power, importance, or popularity over time.

   Décliner en popularité ou en influence

   • The popularity of that fashion trend is starting to wane.
   • Her influence in the company began to wane after the merger.
   • Public support for the policy has waned significantly.

   Synonymesabatedeclinedecreasedeterioratediminishdwindleebbfadefallflaglessenrecedeshrinksinkslumpsubsidetaper offweakenwither

   Antonymesflourishgrowincreaseprosperrisesurge