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    S'éteint (en. Goes out)

    /s‿e.tɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To cease to exist or shine.
    The candle's light fades slowly.
    La lumière de la bougie s'éteint lentement.
    To diminish until disappearing.
    The noise fades as the night progresses.
    Le bruit s'éteint au fur et à mesure que la nuit avance.
    To withdraw from life.
    He passed away peacefully in his sleep.
    Il s'est éteint paisiblement dans son sommeil.

    Etymology

    Comes from 'éteindre', which has Latin origins tracing back to the verb 'extinguere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fading into oblivion
    To cease being known or memorable.
    s'éteindre dans l'oubli
    little by little, he fades away
    To diminish gradually.
    peu à peu, il s'éteint

    Related Words

    extinguish
    To cease shining or functioning.
    éteindre
    extinction
    The action of ceasing to exist.
    extinction

    Slang Meanings

    To disappear
    He faded from our lives like a shooting star.
    Il s'est éteint de notre vie comme une étoile filante.
    To fall into oblivion
    After he left, he completely faded away.
    Après son départ, il s'est complètement éteint.