lessen in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for lessen in the English»French Dictionary

I.lessen [Brit ˈlɛs(ə)n, Am ˈlɛs(ə)n] VB trans

lessen love, affection, influence

diminuer

lessen pressure, cost, production

réduire

lessen impact, pain, effect

atténuer

to lessen the need for sth

réduire or faire diminuer la demande pour qc

II.lessen [Brit ˈlɛs(ə)n, Am ˈlɛs(ə)n] VB intr

lessen

diminuer

Translations for lessen in the French»English Dictionary

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s'amenuiser risque:

to lessen

atténuer mal, rancune, désespoir, dissensions

to lessen

endormir vigilance

to lessen

réduire chances, risques

to reduce, to lessen

lessen in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for lessen in the English»French Dictionary

I.lessen [ˈlesn] VB intr

lessen fever

diminuer

lessen pain, enthusiasm

se calmer

lessen noise, symptoms

s'atténuer

II.lessen [ˈlesn] VB trans

lessen risk

diminuer

lessen cost

réduire

lessen importance

amoindrir

lessen noise

atténuer

lessen pain, enthusiasm

calmer

Translations for lessen in the French»English Dictionary

Your search term in other parts of the dictionary

faiblir chances, écart

to lessen

atténuer bruit, amertume

to lessen

réduire risques

to lessen

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Also, over the years, pool designs have lessened the drag.

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Often only like colors are washed together to avoid this problem, which is lessened by cold water and repeated washings.

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This additional weight lessens the payload and the profitability of the commercial version.

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That is, the redefined routine may lessen the obligation of the client, but not increase it.

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This has taken pressure off of local natural resources, as agriculture, livestock production and logging lessen.

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Fighting continued into late evening, but with lessening intensity.

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Lightning protection systems are used to prevent or lessen lightning strike damage to structures.

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Cars are taken to licensed facilities to be tested and improved in ways that lessen their environmental impact.

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During the reconstruction of the old bridge, the two piers near the center were removed lessening the number of spans to eight.

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As mayor, he worked on a strong law and order program which lessened crime.

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