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    Diminuer (en. Decrease)

    /di.mi.nɥe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To reduce the size or quantity of something.
    We need to lower the volume of the music.
    Il faut diminuer le volume de la musique.
    To make a situation or feeling less intense.
    They tried to reduce the anger of the protesters.
    Ils ont tenté de diminuer la colère des manifestants.
    To reduce costs or expenses.
    The company had to reduce its costs to remain competitive.
    L'entreprise a dû diminuer ses coûts pour rester compétitive.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'diminutio', which means 'reduction'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reduce the sail
    Lowering one's ambitions or demands.
    diminuer la voilure
    reduce the effects
    Making an impact or effect weaker.
    diminuer les effets
    to diminish oneself
    Losing in self-esteem or value.
    se diminuer

    Related Words

    minimum
    The lowest possible amount.
    minimum
    decline
    Gradual decrease of something.
    déclin
    decrease
    Action of diminishing.
    diminution

    Slang Meanings

    To reduce one's efforts.
    He started to diminish in his studies.
    Il a commencé à diminuer dans ses révisions.
    To slow down the pace.
    It's time to reduce the pace.
    C'est le moment de diminuer la cadence.