Vide (en. Empty)

/vid/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which has nothing inside.
The bowl is empty.
Le bol est vide.
Devoid of meaning or substance.
His speech was empty of meaning.
Son discours était vide de sens.
Without occupant, without anyone.
The house has been empty for months.
La maison est vide depuis des mois.

Etymology

From Latin 'vacuus', meaning 'empty, free'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

empty as a cuckoo
Refers to a person who has nothing in their head.
vide comme un coucou
into the void
To do something without purpose or result.
dans le vide
a vast void
A large space without occupation or presence.
un vide intersidéral

Related Words

drainage
Action of emptying a tank.
vidange
to empty
Action of making something empty.
vider

Slang Meanings

To feel depressed or out of energy.
Since he lost his job, he feels empty.
Depuis qu'il a perdu son emploi, il se sent vide.
Refers to a person who has no ideas or personality.
This man is completely empty.
Cet homme est complètement vide.