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    Rongé (en. Gnawed)

    /ʁɔ̃ʒe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something that has been attacked by a rodent or that has suffered degradation.
    The wood of the door is gnawed by termites.
    Le bois de la porte est rongé par les termites.
    Evokes a slow or progressive consumption of an element.
    His morale is gnawed by worries.
    Son moral est rongé par les soucis.
    Refers to a part of the body that is affected by a disease and deteriorates.
    He has a finger gnawed by infection.
    Il a le doigt rongé par l'infection.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to gnaw', from Latin 'rodere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be gnawed by anxiety
    To be strongly affected by anxiety.
    être rongé par l'angoisse
    to be gnawed by jealousy
    To be consumed or affected by jealousy.
    être rongé par la jalousie
    the heart gnawed by sadness
    To have a deep sadness that affects the mind.
    le cœur rongé par la tristesse

    Related Words

    to gnaw
    To attack something little by little.
    ronger
    rodent
    An animal that gnaws, like a rat or a mouse.
    rongeur
    gnawing
    The action of gnawing, of deteriorating.
    rongement

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a state of deep depression or anxiety.
    Since she left her job, she is gnawed.
    Depuis qu'elle a quitté son job, elle est rongée.
    To be tired or exhausted by negative thoughts.
    He is gnawed by stress before his exams.
    Il est rongé par le stress avant ses examens.