minimize
US /ˈmɪn.ə.maɪz/
UK /ˈmɪn.ə.maɪz/
1.
minimiser, réduire
reduce (something, especially something undesirable or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree
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We need to minimize the risks involved in this project.
Nous devons minimiser les risques liés à ce projet.
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The company aims to minimize its environmental impact.
L'entreprise vise à minimiser son impact environnemental.
2.
minimiser, sous-estimer
represent (something) as being smaller or less important than it actually is
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Don't minimize the seriousness of the situation.
Ne minimisez pas la gravité de la situation.
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He tended to minimize his own achievements.
Il avait tendance à minimiser ses propres réalisations.