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English to French Dictionary

thickens Meaning in French (thickens signification en français)

épaissir
Synonymes:condenser
épaissir in English:thickens
Phonetic:epɛsɪʁ
Plural: thickens
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de thickens en français est épaissir. (Devenir plus dense ou plus visqueux, souvent en référence à des liquides ou des substances qui augmentent de consistance.)

Definitions of Thickens

  1. 1
    verb
    épaissir

    To become denser or more viscous, often referring to liquids or substances that increase in consistency.

    Devenir plus dense ou plus visqueux, souvent en référence à des liquides ou des substances qui augmentent de consistance.

Example Sentences

casual

“The sauce thickens as it cools down.”

La sauce épaissit en refroidissant.

casual

“The fog thickens in the evening, reducing visibility.”

Le brouillard s'épaissit le soir, réduisant la visibilité.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

épaissircondenser

In English:

condensescoagulatescongeals

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

fluidifieramincir

In English:

thinsdilutesliquefies

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivethicken
past tensethickened
present participlethickening
nounthickness
adjectivethick

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

The plot thickensidiom

The situation or story becomes more complicated or mysterious.