lessen in French
lessen in French is diminuer, amoindrir, atténuer — lessen means to make something smaller in size, degree, or intensity; to reduce it.
lessen in French
diminuer
(transitive) To make less; to diminish; to reduce.
amoindrir
(transitive) To make less; to diminish; to reduce.
atténuer
(transitive) To make less; to diminish; to reduce.
réduire
(transitive) To make less; to diminish; to reduce.
What does "lessen" mean?
-
verb To make something smaller in size, degree, or intensity; to reduce it.
"Regular exercise can lessen the risk of heart disease."
-
verb To become smaller or weaker.
"Her pain lessened after she took the medication."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in French.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the French meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in French
lessen in a sentence
- Regular exercise can lessen the risk of heart disease.
- The new policy is meant to lessen the burden on small businesses.
- Her pain lessened after she took the medication.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "lessen" in French?
"lessen" in French is diminuer, amoindrir, atténuer. lessen means: To make something smaller in size, degree, or intensity; to reduce it.
How do you use "lessen" in a sentence?
Example: "Regular exercise can lessen the risk of heart disease." In French, "lessen" is diminuer, amoindrir, atténuer.
Are there other ways to say "lessen" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "lessen": diminuer, amoindrir, atténuer, réduire.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
