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    Empoisonnée (en. Poisoned)

    /ɑ̃p.wa.izɔ.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Qualifies an object or substance that has been affected by a poison.
    This food is poisoned and should not be consumed.
    Cette nourriture est empoisonnée et ne doit pas être consommée.
    Describes a harmful climate or atmosphere.
    The atmosphere of this city seems poisoned by pollution.
    L’atmosphère de cette ville semble empoisonnée par la pollution.
    Refers to a toxic or unhealthy relationship.
    Their friendship has become poisoned over time due to conflicts.
    Leur amitié est devenue empoisonnée au fil des conflits.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'empoisonner', composed of 'empoison' and the suffix '-ée' which indicates the state.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    poisoned blow
    An act that seems pleasant but has harmful consequences.
    coup empoisonné
    a poison
    A substance harmful to health.
    un poison
    to feel poisoned
    To feel uncomfortable or psychologically affected by a situation.
    se sentir empoisonné

    Related Words

    poisoning
    Action of making something dangerous by a poison.
    empoisonnement
    poison
    Substance that causes pathological effects on living organisms.
    poison
    toxic
    That contains poisons or is biologically harmful.
    toxique

    Slang Meanings

    An unpleasant or difficult situation.
    That meeting was really poisoned.
    Cette réunion était vraiment empoisonnée.
    A person who creates problems or conflicts.
    Avoid him, he's a poisoned person.
    Évite-le, c'est une personne empoisonnée.