French translation of fade is 
se fanent

Meaning of "fade" in English

The word "fade" in English generally refers to a gradual disappearance or reduction in intensity, color, or sound. It can describe how colors lose brightness, how sounds become quieter, or how memories lose clarity over time. In a figurative sense, it can also refer to something losing its vitality or importance. "Fade" can be used as both a verb, describing the action of diminishing, and as a noun in contexts related to style or haircuts, such as a "fade haircut."

Meaning of "se fanent" in French

"Se fanent" is the French verb meaning "to wither" or "to fade," typically used in the context of flowers or plants losing their vitality and beginning to dry out or droop. It suggests a natural decline or the loss of life and freshness, often due to the passage of time or lack of water. Figuratively, it can also imply a decline in enthusiasm or interest in other areas of life.

Pronunciation of "fade" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [feɪd]

In American English, "fade" is typically pronounced with a long "a" sound, similar to "fayd." There may be slight variations in regional accents, but the pronunciation generally remains consistent across English dialects.

Pronunciation of "se fanent" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [sə fan]

In French, "se fanent" is pronounced with the emphasis on the first syllable. Some regional accents in France might slightly alter the pronunciation, but it remains fairly uniform throughout the country.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The colors of the painting began to fade. (Les couleurs de la peinture ont commencé à se faner.)
2. As the sun set, the light started to fade. (Au coucher du soleil, la lumière a commencé à se faner.)
3. Her memories of the trip began to fade over the years. (Ses souvenirs du voyage ont commencé à se faner avec les années.)
4. The music faded into the background as we talked. (La musique s'est fanée en arrière-plan pendant que nous parlions.)
5. My excitement for the event faded when it got postponed. (Mon enthousiasme pour l'événement s'est fané lorsqu'il a été reporté.)
6. The photograph faded after years in the sunlight. (La photographie s'est fanée après des années au soleil.)
7. Their friendship gradually faded away. (Leur amitié s'est progressivement fanée.)
8. The dye in the fabric will fade with washing. (La teinture du tissu se fanera avec le lavage.)
9. The actor's popularity faded after the scandal. (La popularité de l'acteur s'est fanée après le scandale.)
10. The pain will fade with time. (La douleur se fanera avec le temps.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "fade" in English

Synonyms: diminish, disappear, wane, decline, lessen, dwindle, pale, blur, dissolve, weaken.

Antonyms: brighten, intensify, strengthen, flourish, grow, increase, enhance, sharpen, amplify, embolden.

Similar Words: pale, droop, vanish, die down, abate, recede, erode, dissipate, ebb, languish.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "se fanent" in French

Synonyms: dépérir, flétrir, mourir, s'affaiblir, se dessécher, perdre, se ternir, s'étioler, disparaître, réduire.

Antonyms: fleurir, croître, éclore, prospérer, s'intensifier, s'épanouir, grandir, s'animer, se développer, s'amplifier.

Similar Words: décliner, s'effacer, se décolorer, diminuer, périr, s'amenuiser, s'estomper, se diluer, se dissoudre, perdre de son éclat.

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