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    Éteinte (en. Extinguished)

    [etɛ̃t]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of a light or fire that is no longer lit.
    The lamp is completely extinguished.
    La lampe est complètement éteinte.
    Lack of life or energy.
    An extinguished look in his eyes.
    Une éteinte dans son regard.
    adjective
    No longer emitting light.
    The stars were extinguished in the sky.
    Les étoiles étaient éteintes dans le ciel.
    That has lost its strength or brilliance.
    His passion for music is now extinguished.
    Sa passion pour la musique est maintenant éteinte.

    Etymology

    From the verb "éteindre," derived from the Latin 'extinguere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the flame is extinguished
    The passion has disappeared.
    la flamme est éteinte
    to be in the extinguished
    To be in a state of lack of energy or interest.
    être dans l'éteinte

    Related Words

    extinguish
    Action of causing to stop burning or shining.
    éteindre
    snuffer
    Instrument for extinguishing a flame.
    éteignoir
    extinguishment
    Action or effect of extinguishing.
    éteignement

    Slang Meanings

    To be flat, without energy.
    After this week of work, I am completely extinguished.
    Après cette semaine de boulot, je suis complètement éteinte.
    To have lost its charm.
    This party was extinguished, there was no atmosphere.
    Cette fête était éteinte, il n'y avait pas d'ambiance.