Translation of "lessen" to French

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Dictionary translations for "lessen"

lessen [ˈlesn] verb Conjugation

lessened / lessened / lessening / lessens

diminuer

Even your faults do not lessen my respect for you, and in friendship this is what counts.

Même vos fautes ne diminuent pas le respect que je vous porte, et c'est ce qui compte dans l'amitié.

réduire (pressure, cost)

atténuer (impact, pain, effect)

Contexts with "lessen"

Even your faults do not lessen my respect for you, and in friendship this is what counts. Même vos fautes ne diminuent pas le respect que je vous porte, et c'est ce qui compte dans l'amitié.

The pain has lessened a little. La douleur a un peu diminué.

We had to lessen the impact of the erratic supplies. Nous devions pallier aux approvisionnements erratiques.

When you are cheerful, books can increase your happiness; when you are sad, books can lessen your sorrow. Lorsque vous êtes gai, les livres peuvent augmenter votre bonheur ; lorsque vous êtes triste, les livres peuvent apaiser votre chagrin.

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