Vestiges (en. Remains)

vɛstiʒ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Traces or remains that testify to a former existence.

The vestiges of an ancient temple were discovered during excavations.

Les vestiges d'un ancien temple ont été découverts lors des fouilles.

What remains of something that has deteriorated.

Only vestiges of his reputation remain.

Il ne reste que des vestiges de sa réputation.

Clues or evidence of a bygone past.

The remnants of the war are still present in this region.

Les vestiges de la guerre sont toujours présents dans cette région.

From Latin 'vestigium' which means 'footprint, step'.

vestiges of the past

Traces or elements reminding of previous events.

vestiges du passé

to be in the remnants

To be in a state of decay or deterioration.

être dans les vestiges

to search for vestiges

To seek traces or evidence of a vanished thing.

aller à la recherche de vestiges

ruins

Structures or objects that have been destroyed or have suffered damage.

ruines

relic

Ancient or sacred object that has historical or religious value.

relique

witness

What proves or confirms the existence or truth of an event.

témoin

Visible elements of an unpleasant past.

The remnants of his failed relationship still haunt him.

Les vestiges de sa relation ratée le hantent encore.

Traces left by a messy situation.

He is swimming in the vestiges of his past success.

Il nage dans les vestiges de son succès passé.