heighten in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for heighten in the English»French Dictionary

I.heighten [Brit ˈhʌɪt(ə)n, Am ˈhaɪtn] VB trans

heighten emotion

intensifier

heighten desire

renforcer

heighten curiosity

accroître

heighten malaise, anxiety, tension, suspense

augmenter

heighten sensation

rendre [qc] plus vif/vive

heighten effect

accentuer

to heighten sb's awareness of

rendre qn plus conscient de

II.heighten [Brit ˈhʌɪt(ə)n, Am ˈhaɪtn] VB intr

heighten fear:

augmenter

heighten tension:

monter

his colour heightened

il a rougi

III.heightened ADJ

heightened sensitivity:

heightened

très grand

a heightened awareness of

une conscience plus grande de

to have a heightened sensitivity to

être plus sensible à

Translations for heighten in the French»English Dictionary

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exalter qualité, nationalisme

to heighten

aiguiser sentiment

to heighten

accentuer tensions

to heighten

heighten in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for heighten in the English»French Dictionary

heighten [ˈhaɪtn] VB trans

1. heighten (elevate):

heighten

rehausser

2. heighten (increase):

heighten

augmenter

Translations for heighten in the French»English Dictionary

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exacerber jalousie, passion

to heighten

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English

There is little doubt that his presence heightened the reputation of the society for landscape painting.

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This was achieved by the gospel choir, whose voice heightens the song's spiritual nature, while the rock guitar sounds keep it dark and mysterious.

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Smith proposes that mutual sympathy heightens the original emotion and disburdens the person of sorrow.

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The upper stories of the tower house were rebuilt and heightened in pseudo-medieval style in 184253.

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Tension heightens between the two nations as a result.

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As 2000 approached, the fear and uncertainty about the millennium bug heightened an interest in potential cyberterrorist attacks also increased.

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On most occasions, he would slightly speed up the reactions to heighten the effect.

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The tower, since heightened, still stands as part of today's church.

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The materials, devices and systems that are involved with this work could have their properties altered or heightened.

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In the subsequent atmosphere, national tensions were heightened.

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