Vider (en. Empty)

/vi.de/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To remove the contents of a container.
He emptied the water bottle.
Il a vidé la bouteille d'eau.
To decrease a quantity to leave nothing behind.
She emptied her bank account.
Elle a vidé son compte en banque.
To exclude or abandon something.
They decided to empty the house before moving.
Ils ont décidé de vider la maison avant de déménager.

Etymology

From Latin 'vidare', which means to make empty.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to empty one's bag
To speak frankly about one's feelings or concerns.
vider son sac
to empty a glass
To drink a glass entirely.
vider un verre
to clear one's head
To free the mind from burdensome thoughts.
vider la tête

Related Words

empty
Incidence of being without content.
vide
debris
Remains or fragments resulting from something being emptied.
débris
declutter
To make less cluttered by removing items.
désencombrer

Slang Meanings

To be broke
I am completely drained; I have no money left.
Je suis complètement vidé, je n'ai plus d'argent.
To be exhausted
After the match, I am worn out.
Après le match, je suis vidé.