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    Flétri (en. Withered)

    fletʁi

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Describes a plant or a flower that has lost its freshness and has become dry.
    The rose was withered after several days without water.
    La rose était flétrie après plusieurs jours sans eau.
    Describes something that has lost all vitality or brightness.
    After years of neglect, the house has a withered appearance.
    Après des années d'abandon, la maison a une apparence flétrie.
    Figuratively, referring to a state of sadness or disappointment.
    Her smile was withered, revealing her inner pain.
    Son sourire était flétri, trahissant sa douleur intérieure.

    Etymology

    From the verb to wither, meaning to lose freshness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To smell musty
    To have an unpleasant smell or be in poor condition.
    Sentir le flétri
    A withered beauty
    Someone who once had beauty but has lost their luster.
    Une beauté flétrie

    Related Words

    wilting
    The process of becoming withered.
    flétrissement
    to wither
    The act of making something withered.
    flétrir
    withered by time
    Referring to something or someone that has lost their beauty or freshness because of time.
    flétri par le temps

    Slang Meanings

    To look old or tired.
    He looks withered after that long day.
    Il a l'air flétri après cette longue journée.
    To be in a deplorable state.
    This car is so withered that it won't be able to run for long.
    Cette voiture est tellement flétrie qu'elle ne pourra pas rouler longtemps.