Demeuré (en. Remains)

[də.mɶ.ʁe]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Definition: Describes a person who seems simple-minded or naive.

Example Sentence: He has a slow-witted behavior, as if he doesn't understand the nuances of the conversation.

Il a un comportement demeuré, comme s'il ne comprenait pas les subtilités de la conversation.

Definition: Relating to a lack of intelligence or mental quickness.

Example Sentence: Slow-witted children often need special attention in class.

Les enfants demeurés ont souvent besoin d'une attention particulière en classe.

Definition: Refers to a slow or apathetic attitude.

Example Sentence: His slow-witted gaze revealed his total disinterest in the subject.

Son regard demeuré trahissait son désintérêt total pour le sujet.

Etymology/Origin: From Old French 'demeurer', meaning to remain in a certain state.

Common Phrase: to look slow-witted

Common Phrase Meaning: to pretend not to understand something.

avoir l'air demeuré

Common Phrase: a slow-witted gaze

Common Phrase Meaning: a look that shows ignorance or misunderstanding.

un regard demeuré

Common Phrase: to act in a slow-witted manner

Common Phrase Meaning: to act in a naive or simplistic way.

agir de manière demeurée

Related Word: to remain

Related Word Description: To stay, to remain in one place.

demeurer

Related Word: residence

Related Word Description: Housing, house or dwelling.

demeure

Related Word: remaining

Related Word Description: Who remains or stays in a given state.

demeurant

Slang Meaning: To be particularly slow-witted.

Slang Example: After watching that movie, he acts like a slow-witted person.

Après avoir vu ce film, il se comporte comme un demeuré.

Slang Meaning: To mock someone for their lack of understanding.

Slang Example: He always looks slow-witted when she talks about quantum physics.

Il a toujours l'air demeuré quand elle parle de physique quantique.