Pâli (en. Faded)

[pali]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Who has lost its color, who has become pale.

His face was pale after the illness.

Son visage était pâli après la maladie.

Who lacks energy or liveliness.

His voice was pale, almost inaudible.

Sa voix était pâlie, presque inaudible.

Devoid of strength or liveliness.

The sun was pale behind the clouds.

Le soleil était pâli derrière les nuages.

From Old French 'pali', derived from Latin 'pallidus' meaning 'pale'.

to have a pale face

to have a colorless face, often due to fear or illness.

avoir un visage pâli

to be pale with fear

to be very frightened, to the point that it shows on the face.

être pâli de peur

faded light

a weak light, lacking brightness.

lumière pâlie

to pale

to become pale, to lose color.

pâlir

paleness

State of being pale, lack of color.

pallidité

wan

lacking brightness, dull.

blêtre

to be very tired

After working all night, he had a pale look.

Après toute la nuit à travailler, il avait un air pâli.

neglected, in poor condition

His suit was pale, as if he hadn't worn it in a long time.

Son costume était pâli, comme s'il ne l'avait pas porté depuis longtemps.