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    Fade (en. Bland)

    /fɛd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Qualifies something that is tasteless or lacks color.
    This dish is bland; it has no flavor.
    Ce plat est fade, il n'a pas de saveur.
    Refers to a person who lacks personality or charm.
    He is a bit dull; he has nothing original.
    Il est un peu fade, il n'a rien d'original.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'fader,' meaning to lose flavor.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a bland meal
    A meal that has no taste.
    un repas fade
    a dull life
    A life without surprises or interesting events.
    une vie fade

    Related Words

    insipid
    Lacking taste.
    insipide
    dull
    Without shine or interest.
    terne
    boring
    Does not spark enthusiasm.
    ennuyeux

    Slang Meanings

    A style or appearance that is ordinary.
    His look is really bland; nothing original.
    Son look est vraiment fade, rien d'original.
    A personality that lacks spark.
    After a few conversations, I realized he was a bit dull.
    Après quelques conversations, je me suis rendu compte qu'il était un peu fade.