atténuer

lessen, reduce, ease

a . t e . n ɥ e

verb Rare #49,883

lessen, reduce, ease Often used for reducing the intensity or effect of something.

FR: Ce médicament peut atténuer la douleur.

EN: This medicine can ease the pain.

Pouvez-vous atténuer sa malchance ?

Can you soften his bad luck?

— Nang Nak (1999)

L'eau va atténuer le signal.

The water will weaken the signal.

Cette injection aidera à atténuer la douleur.

This injection will help relieve the pain.

Ils semblent atténuer le soleil.

They seem to soften the sun.

— Projet Dernière Chance (2026)