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    Chétive (en. Puny)

    /ʃetiv/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who has a frail or sickly appearance.
    This plant is really weak; it doesn't seem to be growing.
    Cette plante est vraiment chétive, elle n'a pas l'air de pousser.
    Who is insignificant, undervalued.
    His reasoning was so weak that it convinced no one.
    Son raisonnement était tellement chétif qu'il a convaincu personne.
    Who shows physical or moral weakness.
    He had a weak voice, almost inaudible.
    Il avait une voix chétive, presque inaudible.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cētivus', meaning 'frail'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in poor health
    Who is in a state of physical debility.
    en mauvaise santé
    weak donkey
    A donkey that is overwhelmed by fatigue or weakness.
    âne chétif
    sad sight
    A staging that lacks life and energy.
    triste spectacle

    Related Words

    debilitating
    Who causes weakness or debility.
    débilitant
    frail
    Who is delicate, fragile.
    frêle
    thin
    Who lacks flesh or substance.
    maigre

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who seems weak or lifeless.
    Look at him; he looks so weak today.
    Regarde-le, il a l'air si chétif aujourd'hui.
    Used to describe a poor or unsatisfactory situation.
    This party was weak; there wasn't even any music.
    Cette fête était chétive, il n'y avait même pas de musique.