Fade out Meaning in English
expression
ˈfeɪd/ /ˈaʊt
FAYD-owt
fˈeɪd/ /ˈaʊt
FAYD-owt
Definition
To slowly become less visible, less strong, or quieter until it disappears, especially in music, sound, or images.
Usage & Nuances
Common in film, TV, and music contexts—'fade out' describes gradual disappearance or lowering of sound/image. As a verb (the music will 'fade out'), or noun ('a fade-out effect'). Less often for feelings or memories. Not used for physical objects literally moving away.
Spanish: desvanecerse - fundirse (audio/video)Portuguese (BR): desvanecer - desaparecer gradualmentePortuguese (PT): esbater-se - desaparecer gradualmenteChinese (Simplified): 淡出 - 逐渐消失Chinese (Traditional): 淡出 - 逐漸消失Hindi: धीरे-धीरे गायब होनाArabic: يتلاشى تدريجياًBengali: ধীরে ধীরে মুছে যাওয়া - আস্তে আস্তে কমে যাওয়াRussian: постепенно исчезать - затухатьJapanese: フェードアウトするVietnamese: dần biến mất - nhỏ dần rồi mấtKorean: 점점 사라지다 - 점점 작아지다Turkish: yavaşça kaybolmak - yavaşça azalmakUrdu: آہستہ آہستہ معدوم ہونا - مدھم ہوناIndonesian: memudar - perlahan menghilang
Example Sentences
The music will fade out at the end of the song.
basic
The screen slowly fades out to black.
basic
Her voice faded out during the call.
basic
Let’s fade out the lights to set the mood.
natural
After the credits, the movie just faded out.
natural
The laugh track faded out as the scene changed.
natural