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    Diminue (en. Decreases)

    /di.mi.ny/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Make something smaller or less important.
    The noise decreases when you close the window.
    Le bruit diminue quand on ferme la fenêtre.
    Reduce the size, quantity, or intensity of something.
    You need to decrease the speed to be safe.
    Il faut diminue la vitesse pour être en sécurité.
    Decrease in number, importance, or value.
    Sales decreased this summer compared to last year.
    Les ventes ont diminue cet été comparé à l'année dernière.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'deminuere' which means to reduce.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    decreases in importance
    becomes less important.
    diminue en importance
    decreases in volume
    reduces its volume.
    diminue de volume

    Related Words

    decrease
    Action of decreasing.
    diminution
    decline
    Reduction or decrease of a quantity.
    déclin
    slowdown
    Reduction of speed or pace.
    ralentissement

    Slang Meanings

    Decrease significantly.
    He really decreased his expenses this year.
    Il a vraiment diminué ses dépenses cette année.
    Lower the level or volume.
    Can you turn down the music a little?
    Peux-tu diminuer un peu la musique ?