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    Flétrie (en. Withered)

    /flɛ.tʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That has become withered, stunted, when referring to a plant.
    The roses in the vase were already withered after a few days.
    Les roses dans le vase étaient déjà fletries après quelques jours.
    When referring to a person, it can mean to be weakened, downcast.
    She looked withered after all those trials.
    Elle avait l'air fletri après toutes ces épreuves.
    Said of a feeling or emotion that has extinguished.
    The love between them was now withered.
    L'amour entre eux était désormais fletri.

    Etymology

    From the verb wither, originating from the Latin 'florere', meaning to fade.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be withered
    To be downcast or sad, like a wilted flower.
    être fletri
    a withered look
    A look that lacks liveliness or enthusiasm.
    un regard fletri
    a withered heart
    A heart that has suffered or is bruised.
    un cœur fletri

    Related Words

    wilted
    That has lost its liveliness and shine.
    fané
    discolored
    That has lost its original color.
    décoloré
    wither
    To cause a plant to lose its freshness.
    flétrir

    Slang Meanings

    To feel downcast or demoralized.
    After this bad news, he was completely withered.
    Après cette mauvaise nouvelle, il était complètement fletri.
    To look tired or exhausted.
    With all these hours of work, she looks withered.
    Avec toutes ces heures de travail, elle a l'air fletri.