shady

ombragé

Protégé de la lumière directe du soleil, souvent par des arbres ou des bâtiments.

En anglais simple : Protected from direct sunlight, often by trees or buildings.

• We sat in a shady spot.
• The garden stays shady all afternoon.
• Is there a shady path through the park?

Synonymes : shaded

Contraires : sunny

Expressions courantes : shady spot, shady garden, shady path

louche, douteux

Qui semble malhonnête ou impliqué dans des activités douteuses ou illégales.

En anglais simple : Likely to be dishonest or involved in activities that are wrong or illegal.

• That dealer looks shady.
• She refused to join the shady business.
• Police investigated his shady financial dealings.

Synonymes : dodgy, dishonest, suspicious, disreputable

Contraires : trustworthy, honest

Expressions courantes : shady character, shady deal, shady business