Expirant (en. Expiring)
/ɛkspiʁɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is at the end of its validity or about to expire.
The product has an expiration date and is therefore expiring.
Le produit a une date d'expiration et est donc expirant.
Which is in the process of dying or decreasing.
The battery's expiring signal indicates that it needs to be recharged.
L'expirant signal de la batterie indique qu'il faut la recharger.
Referring to a contract or authorization that is reaching its term.
The apartment lease is expiring at the end of the month.
Le bail de l'appartement est expirant à la fin du mois.
Etymology
From the Latin verb 'exspirare', which means 'to expire'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be at expiration
To be about to end.
être à l'expiration
expiring contract
A contract that is soon to cease being valid.
contrat expirant
Related Words
expiration
The act of expiring or ceasing to be valid.
expiration
to expire
To cease to live or function.
expirer
Slang Meanings
Something that is becoming obsolete.
This fashion is expiring; it won't be trendy next year.
Cette mode est expirante, elle ne sera plus tendance l'année prochaine.
A situation that is about to end.
The event is expiring; hurry up and go.
L'événement est expirant, dépêche-toi d'y aller.