Éteints (en. Extinguished)
/e.tɛ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
That no longer works.
The computer has been switched off for several hours.
L'ordinateur est éteint depuis plusieurs heures.
That has lost its light or its shine.
The lamps are switched off in the room.
Les lampes sont éteintes dans la pièce.
That is dead.
The stars are slowly going out in the sky.
Les étoiles s'éteignent lentement dans le ciel.
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'to extinguish', from Latin 'extinguere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a fire that is out
a fire that no longer burns.
un feu éteint
the lights switched off
the lights that are not on.
les lumières éteintes
a dull gaze
a gaze without expression or empty.
un regard éteint
Related Words
to extinguish
Action of rendering something inactive or stopping a source of light.
éteindre
extinction
The fact of ceasing to shine or to live.
extinction
lit
That is on fire or producing light.
allumé
Slang Meanings
To describe someone who is tired or depressed.
He is totally switched off after that day.
Il est totalement éteint après cette journée.
To feel disconnected or absent.
She was switched off during the meeting.
Elle était éteinte pendant la réunion.