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    Souillé (en. Soiled)

    /sujɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    In a state of dirtiness or corruption.
    His clothes were tainted by mud.
    Ses vêtements étaient souillés par la boue.
    Figuratively, having lost purity or reputation.
    His reputation is tainted because of this scandal.
    Sa réputation est souillée à cause de ce scandale.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to taint', derived from the Latin 'sutari', meaning 'to dirty'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to taint one's honor
    To do something that attacks dignity or reputation.
    souiller l'honneur
    to taint one's reputation
    To behave in ways that harm one's image.
    souiller sa réputation

    Related Words

    taint
    The act of dirtying, of making impure.
    souillure
    to taint
    The act of making dirty or impure.
    souiller

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a bad position, in difficulty.
    He is really tainted after this failure.
    Il est vraiment souillé après cet échec.
    To have questionable behavior.
    She tainted her reputation by acting this way.
    Elle a souillé sa réputation en agissant ainsi.