Pâlit (en. Turns pale)

/pa.lit/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To become less colored, to lose one's natural color.

She turned pale upon hearing the news.

Elle a pâli en entendant la nouvelle.

To lack energy or vitality, to show weakness.

He turned pale when he saw the exam results.

Il a pâli lorsqu'il a vu le résultat de l'examen.

To be affected by a strong emotion, such as fear or surprise.

He turned pale with fear upon seeing the snake.

Il a pâli de peur en voyant le serpent.

From the verb 'pâlir' which comes from the Latin 'pallere' meaning to lose color.

to turn pale with anguish

To become pale because of anguish.

pâlir d'angoisse

to turn pale with jealousy

To become pale due to jealousy.

pâlir de jalousie

can’t believe it

To be in shock, to the point of turning pale.

n'en revenir pas

paleness

The state of a person whose skin is very light or discolored.

pâleur

pallid

Who is pale, often due to illness or fear.

blême

discoloration

The process by which something loses its color.

décoloration

To be shocked or surprised to the point of losing one's color.

When he saw the bill, he turned pale.

Quand il a vu la facture, il a pâli.

To express great fear or anguish in an exaggerated manner.

She turned pale as if she saw a ghost.

Elle a pâli comme si elle voyait un fantôme.