noun🔗ShareHumidité, moiteurMoisture; humidity; dampness."The old basement had damps on the walls, making it feel cold and unpleasant. "Le vieux sous-sol avait de la moiteur sur les murs, ce qui le rendait froid et désagréable.environmentweatherconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBrouillard, brumeFog; fogginess; vapor."The morning air was thick with damps, making it hard to see the road. "L'air du matin était épais de brouillard, ce qui rendait difficile de voir la route.weathernatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbattement, découragement, coup de freinDejection or depression; something that spoils a positive emotion (such as enjoyment, satisfaction, expectation or courage) or a desired activity."The constant rain put a real damps on our camping trip, making everything muddy and uncomfortable. "La pluie constante a mis un véritable coup de frein à notre voyage de camping, rendant tout boueux et inconfortable.mindemotionnegativeattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGaz, grisouA gaseous product, formed in coal mines, old wells, pits, etc."The old coal mine was abandoned years ago due to the danger of damps and potential explosions. "L'ancienne mine de charbon a été abandonnée il y a des années en raison du danger des gaz et des explosions potentielles.geologychemistrysubstanceenvironmentdisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHumidifier, mouillerTo dampen; to make moderately wet"to damp cloth"Humidifier le tissuweatherenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉteindre, amortir, atténuerTo put out, as fire; to weaken, restrain, or make dull."The constant rain damps our plans for a picnic. "La pluie constante atténue nos projets de pique-nique.actionenergyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAmortirTo suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy)."The engineer used a special material to damp the vibrations from the machinery, making the workshop quieter. "L'ingénieur a utilisé un matériau spécial pour amortir les vibrations de la machinerie, rendant l'atelier plus silencieux.energyphysicselectronicstechnologysoundmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
