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    Blême (en. Pale)

    /blɛm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Pale color, often related to a sickly appearance.
    She had a pale complexion after her illness.
    Elle avait un teint blême après sa maladie.
    Appearance of someone who seems tired or ill.
    His face was pale due to his intense effort.
    Son visage était blême à cause de son effort intense.
    Dull or weak character.
    The movie had a pale script, with no surprises.
    Le film avait un scénario blême, sans aucune surprise.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'flavere' meaning 'to become pale'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to look pale
    to seem ill or tired.
    avoir l'air blême
    a health issue
    a health-related problem.
    un blême de santé
    a pale look
    a look that shows weakness or sadness.
    un regard blême

    Related Words

    pale
    Having a light color, often associated with a loss of blood or health.
    pâle
    anemic
    Describing a person suffering from anemia, having a pale complexion.
    anémique
    fatigue
    State of great fatigue or low energy.
    fatigue

    Slang Meanings

    A problem or difficulty.
    I have a problem with my car, it won't start.
    J'ai un blême avec ma voiture, elle ne démarre plus.
    A boring or complicated situation.
    It's a hassle to manage all this work.
    C'est un blême de gérer tous ces travaux.