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    Poussière (en. Dust)

    /pusjɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Very fine solid particles that float in the air or settle on objects.
    Dust accumulates on furniture if one does not clean regularly.
    La poussière s'accumule sur les meubles si on ne fait pas le ménage régulièrement.
    Substance found on surfaces after a period of inactivity.
    He blew the dust off the old book to read the title.
    Il a soufflé sur la poussière du vieux livre pour en lire le titre.
    Figuratively, it can refer to something negligible or insignificant.
    His promises are worth only dust.
    Ses promesses ne valent que de la poussière.

    Etymology

    Originates from the Latin 'pulvis, pulveris' which means 'dust'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have dust in one's nose
    To be distracted, to not understand what is happening.
    avoir de la poussière au nez
    to raise a cloud of dust
    To cause a lot of noise, trouble.
    faire un nuage de poussière
    like dust in the wind
    To disperse easily.
    comme de la poussière au vent

    Related Words

    to pulverize
    To reduce to dust or very fine particles.
    pulvériser
    dusty
    That contains or is covered with dust.
    poussiéreux
    debris
    Fragments or pieces of a destroyed object.
    débris

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a situation that is very cluttered or messy.
    This room is a real dust field!
    Cette pièce est un vrai champ de poussière!
    Refers to forgotten or neglected things.
    Those old projects have remained in dust.
    Ces anciens projets sont restés en poussière.