French translation of faded is 
faded

Meaning of "faded" in English

"Faded" refers to the loss of brightness, color, or intensity over time. It is often used to describe colors that have become less vibrant due to exposure to light or weather conditions, such as clothes or photographs that have lost their original hue. "Faded" can also describe a gradual decline in prominence, fame, or visibility, as in when a once-famous celebrity or memory becomes less significant. It's a versatile adjective that conveys a sense of gentle decline or wearing away.

Meaning of "faded" in French

In French, the term "faded" is often translated as "délavé" when discussing colors that have lost their vibrancy. Similar to its English counterpart, "délavé" can describe fabrics, photos, or objects that have been washed out or sun-bleached over time. Additionally, in a figurative sense, "faded" might be expressed as "effacé" or "disparu" to describe a person or memory whose significance has diminished or has been forgotten.

Pronunciation of "faded" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈfeɪdɪd/

Pronunciation Variations: In American English, it's typically pronounced with a clear "ay" sound in the first syllable, whereas some regional dialects might pronounce it with a less pronounced "d" at the end. British pronunciation remains fairly consistent with the American version.

Pronunciation of "faded" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /də.la.ve/

Pronunciation Variations: French pronunciation of "délavé" remains consistent across regions, with some variations in intonation depending on local accents. In some areas, the "é" might be slightly more open or closed.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The colors of the old photograph have faded over the years. (Les couleurs de la vieille photographie se sont délavées au fil des ans.)
2. Her jeans were so faded that they looked almost white. (Son jean était si délavé qu'il semblait presque blanc.)
3. The wallpaper in the living room had faded from the sunlight. (Le papier peint du salon s'était délavé à cause du soleil.)
4. His fame faded quickly after the scandal. (Sa célébrité a rapidement disparu après le scandale.)
5. The music from the party faded into the night. (La musique de la fête s'est estompée dans la nuit.)
6. Memories of those happy days have faded with time. (Les souvenirs de ces jours heureux ont disparu avec le temps.)
7. The old book's pages had faded to yellow. (Les pages du vieux livre étaient devenues jaunes.)
8. Her enthusiasm for the project faded as time went on. (Son enthousiasme pour le projet a diminué avec le temps.)
9. The flowers in the vase had faded by the next morning. (Les fleurs dans le vase étaient fanées le lendemain matin.)
10. The once-vibrant city has faded into a quiet town. (La ville autrefois vibrante s'est transformée en un village tranquille.)

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

Synonyms: bleached, washed-out, dim, pale, wan, withered, bleary, dull, muted, worn.

Antonyms: fresh, bright, vibrant, vivid, new, intense, strong, lively, distinct, clear.

Similar Words: diminished, eroded, deteriorated, obscured, ebbed, receded, dwindled, weakened, blurred, softened.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "faded" in French

Synonyms: décoloré, affadi, pâli, estompé, effacé, émoussé, terni, amoindri, atténué, flétri.

Antonyms: vif, éclatant, vibrant, intense, neuf, coloré, brillant, fort, distinct, net.

Similar Words: diminué, érodé, obscurci, adouci, estompé, émoussé, affaibli, terni, atténué, évanoui.

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