Altérée (en. Altered)
[altɛʁe]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which has undergone a modification.
His condition was altered by the events.
Son état a été altéré par les événements.
Which has been negatively changed.
The quality of the water was altered due to pollution.
La qualité de l'eau a été altérée à cause de la pollution.
Impacted or influenced in one way or another.
He has an altered view of the world.
Il a une vision altérée du monde.
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'to alter', derived from the Latin 'alterare' meaning 'to change'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
An altered perception
A way of seeing things that is not clear or precise.
une perception altérée
An altered judgment
An opinion or decision influenced by external circumstances.
un jugement altéré
Related Words
Alteration
Action of modifying or changing something.
altération
Dispute
Lively discussion or argument.
altercation
Alterable
Which can be modified.
altérable
Slang Meanings
Degraded state
His health is altered because of his lifestyle.
Sa santé est altérée à cause de son mode de vie.
Biased vision
He has an altered opinion of things after what he experienced.
Il a une opinion altérée des choses après ce qu'il a vécu.