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    Dénué (en. Devoid)

    de-nue

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is stripped, without adornment.
    The landscape was devoid of any vegetation.
    Le paysage était dénué de toute végétation.
    Which does not have what is necessary.
    He felt devoid of hope after this bad news.
    Il se sentait dénué d'espoir après cette mauvaise nouvelle.
    Exempt from, without something.
    This room is devoid of furniture.
    Cette pièce est dénuée de mobilier.

    Etymology

    From the verb deprived, derived from the Latin 'denudare' meaning 'to strip'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    devoid of meaning
    Without meaning, absurd.
    dénué de sens
    devoid of means
    Without resources, lacking means.
    dénué de moyen
    to be devoid of motivation
    Not having any incentive to act.
    être dénué de motivation

    Related Words

    naked
    Which has been stripped or removed from something.
    dénudé
    bare
    Without clothing or protection.
    nu
    empty
    Without content.
    vide

    Slang Meanings

    To be in need.
    After losing his job, he is completely deprived.
    Après la perte de son emploi, il est complètement dénué.
    Not having style.
    This look is really deprived; it needs a bit more color.
    Ce look est vraiment dénué, il faut un peu plus de couleur.