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    Poudreux (en. Powdery)

    [pudroe]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which is in powder, appearing in the form of fine particles.
    The flour is a powdery substance.
    La farine est une substance poudreuse.
    Pertaining to soil that releases powder when walked upon.
    The ground was powdery after the passage of the horses.
    Le sol était poudreux après le passage des chevaux.
    Relates to something that is light and can be blown away.
    The ashes from the fire were powdery and floated in the air.
    Les cendres du feu étaient poudreuses et flottaient dans l'air.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pulvereus', derived from 'pulvis', meaning 'dust'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    powdery soil
    A soil that produces dust when trodden.
    sol poudreux
    powdery appearance
    An appearance that evokes powder, often associated with something light.
    aspect poudreux

    Related Words

    powder
    Fine and light substance, often used in cooking or cosmetics.
    poudre
    to powder
    The action of sprinkling or covering something with powder.
    poudrer
    powdering
    Place where powder is accumulated or produced.
    poudrerie

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe something trivial or lacking substance.
    This plan is too powdery, it won't hold.
    Ce plan est trop poudreux, il ne tiendra pas.