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    S'éteignait (en. Was going out)

    /s.e.tɛ.ɲɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Cessation of an activity, light, or sound.
    The light was slowly fading in the room.
    La lumière s'éteignait lentement dans la pièce.
    Loss of vitality or strength.
    His voice was fading, revealing his fatigue.
    Sa voix s'éteignait, révélant sa fatigue.
    Disappearance of a flame or spark.
    The fire was dying out, leaving ashes behind.
    Le feu s'éteignait, laissant place aux cendres.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'éteindre', from the Latin 'extinguere' meaning 'to cease, to extinguish'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fade away like a candle
    To gradually lose strength or importance.
    s'éteindre comme une bougie
    to fade away in indifference
    To disappear without anyone caring.
    s'éteindre dans l'indifférence

    Related Words

    extinguish
    Action of stopping a light or flame.
    éteindre
    extinction
    Action of extinguishing, particularly regarding fires or lights.
    extinction
    calm
    To make calm, to reduce intensity.
    apaiser

    Slang Meanings

    To fade away
    He finally faded away after a long illness.
    Il s'est finalement éteint après une longue maladie.
    To lower the sails
    After a lively evening, he started to fade away.
    Après une soirée agitée, il a commencé à s'éteindre.