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    Éteintes (en. Extinguished)

    /e.tɛ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is no longer lit or active.
    The extinguished lights in the room created a dark atmosphere.
    Les lumières éteintes dans la pièce rendaient l'ambiance sombre.
    Which has lost its brilliance or liveliness.
    His dreams seemed extinguished after so many disappointments.
    Ses rêves semblait éteints après tant de déceptions.
    Refers to an ember or flame that is extinguished.
    He tried to relight the fireplace, but the embers were already extinguished.
    Il a essayé de rallumer la cheminée, mais les braises étaient déjà éteintes.

    Etymology

    The word 'extinguished' comes from the verb 'to extinguish,' which has Latin roots.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the lights extinguished
    refers to a dark or unlit place.
    les lumières éteintes
    an extinguished look
    indicates a lack of life or interest in the eyes.
    un regard éteint
    an extinguished fire
    means that the fire no longer burns.
    un feu éteint

    Related Words

    extinguish
    to stop the light or fire.
    éteindre
    flame
    the visible and hot part of a fire.
    flamme
    darkness
    total absence of light.
    noirceur

    Slang Meanings

    To look tired or downcast.
    Since his breakup, he always has an extinguished look.
    Depuis sa rupture, il a toujours un regard éteint.
    To be depressed or demoralized.
    After the failure, she was in low spirits.
    Après l'échec, elle avait le moral éteint.