Livide (en. Livid)
[livid]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Of a very pale color, evoking death or a state of discomfort.
His face was livid after the race.
Son visage était livide après la course.
State of someone who is very shocked or scared.
She was livid upon seeing the accident.
Elle était livide en voyant l'accident.
Describes skin that has lost its glow, often due to illness.
The sick person had a livid appearance.
La malade avait une apparence livide.
Etymology
From the Latin 'lividus' meaning 'of a blue, black color'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
livid with rage
extremely angry
livide de rage
a livid look
a very frightened or shocked look
un regard livide
to injure someone to the point of rendering them livid
to cause intense emotional shock
blesser quelqu'un au point de le rendre livide
Related Words
lividity
The state of appearing livid.
lividité
lividness
The quality of being livid.
livideur
Slang Meanings
To be in an extreme state of fear or anxiety.
After watching the horror movie, he was livid.
Après avoir vu le film d'horreur, il était livide.
Used to describe a very disturbing phenomenon or moment.
The scene was so tough that you could see a livid audience.
La scène était si dure qu'on pouvait voir un public livide.