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waning in French

waning in French is décroissant, diminution, décroissance — waning means becoming gradually weaker, smaller, or less influential.

waning in French

décroissant
adj
diminution
noun
The fact or act of becoming less or less intense or present; fading.
décroissance
noun
The fact or act of becoming less or less intense or present; fading.

What does "waning" mean?

  1. adj Becoming gradually weaker, smaller, or less influential.
    "The senator spent his waning years out of the political spotlight."
  2. adj Of the moon, shrinking in visible size after a full moon.
    "A waning crescent hung low over the hills."
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waning in a sentence

  • The senator spent his waning years out of the political spotlight.
  • A waning crescent hung low over the hills.

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What is "waning" in French?

"waning" in French is décroissant, diminution, décroissance. waning means: Becoming gradually weaker, smaller, or less influential.

How do you use "waning" in a sentence?

Example: "The senator spent his waning years out of the political spotlight." In French, "waning" is décroissant, diminution, décroissance.

Are there other ways to say "waning" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "waning": décroissant, diminution, décroissance.

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