Pâlissant (en. Fading)

/pa.li.sɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

That becomes pale, losing its color.

The sky was fading as the sun was setting.

Le ciel était pâlissant alors que le soleil se couchait.

That weakens, decreasing in intensity.

His voice was fading as he told his story.

Sa voix pâlissait à mesure qu'il racontait son histoire.

That loses its luster or vigor.

The flowers in the garden were fading after several days without water.

Les fleurs dans le jardin étaient pâlissantes après plusieurs jours sans eau.

Derived from the verb "pâlir," from the Latin 'pallere' meaning to become pale.

becoming pale

To become less bright or less rich in color.

se pâlissant

fading light

Light that softens, becoming less intense.

lumière pâlissante

to pale

To become less colorful or lose color.

pâlir

pale

That has a very light color or lacks color.

pale

pallid

That is excessively pale.

blême

Refers to a person who looks tired or lacking energy.

He looks pale after that sleepless night.

Il a l'air pâlissant après cette nuit blanche.

Refers to something that has lost its charm.

This place was once lively, but now it is fading.

Ce lieu était autrefois vivant, mais maintenant il est pâlissant.