detract in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

detract in the PONS Dictionary

detract Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to detract from sth
diminuer qc
to detract from sb's achievements
minimaliser les performances de qn
to detract public attention from sth
détourner l'attention du public de qc
that does not detract from your merit
cela n'ôte rien à tes mérites
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In 1972-1973, the bridge was redecked and widened, but this did not detract from the historic significance of the bridge.
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Moreover, diversification might necessitate significant expanding of human and financial resources, which may detract focus, commitment, and sustained investments in the core industries.
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The lack of scriptures for this current of belief has in no way detracted from its popularity.
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Even the rotten spot on the lower right of the back of the pepper does not detract from the sensuous and sensual intensity.
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Our obsession with it has detracted from the more important ways in which we can promote development: peacekeeping, security guarantees, trade privileges, and governance.
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Unfortunately the residence has undergone a number of conversions over the years, significantly detracting from its original design.
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More severe cases, however, may respond slowly to treatment and seriously detract from the health and appearance of the cat.
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Almost all ukiyo-e artists made shunga at some point in their careers, and it did not detract from their prestige as artists.
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Its simpler word structure and syntax, while detracting from the raw information standpoint, can make the information easy to understand.
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Second, locals feared that habitat loss would detract from their scenic and recreational enjoyment of the wilderness.
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