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    Diminuait (en. Decreased)

    /di.min.ɥɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To decrease in size, quantity, or intensity.
    The light was diminishing as the sun set.
    La lumière diminuait alors que le soleil se couchait.
    To reduce the force or impact of something.
    The noise gradually diminished in the room.
    Le bruit diminuait peu à peu dans la pièce.
    To make something less important or less noticeable.
    His enthusiasm was diminishing as the project progressed.
    Son enthousiasme diminuait à mesure que le projet avançait.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'diminuer', which originates from the Latin 'diminutio', referring to the action of decreasing.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    diminished in noise
    Became less noisy or perceptible.
    diminuait en bruit
    diminished in importance
    Lost relevance or significance.
    diminuait en importance

    Related Words

    decrease
    To reduce in quantity, size, or intensity.
    diminuer
    reduction
    The action of making less or reducing.
    diminution
    minimal
    That which is very small or insignificant.
    minime

    Slang Meanings

    Reduce to nothing.
    He completely diminished his chances of success.
    Il a totalement diminué ses chances de succès.
    Lower one's guard.
    He decreased his vigilance to relax.
    Il a diminué sa vigilance pour se détendre.