Vides (en. Empty)
/vid/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
English translation: That which is not filled.
English translation: This bottle is empty.
Cette bouteille est vide.
English translation: Without thought or emotion.
English translation: He has a vacant gaze.
Il a un regard vide.
English translation: That which has no occupant.
English translation: The apartment has been empty for months.
L'appartement est vide depuis des mois.
Etymology
English translation: From Old French 'vide', which means devoid of content.
Common Phrases and Expressions
English translation: to have a blank mind
English translation: To be in a state of confusion or lack of thoughts.
avoir l'esprit vide
English translation: an empty silence
English translation: A silence that seems lifeless or uninteresting.
un silence vide
English translation: vacant gaze
English translation: A gaze that shows no emotion or reflection.
regard vide
Related Words
English translation: to empty
English translation: Action of making something empty.
vider
English translation: emptying
English translation: Process of making empty.
vidage
Slang Meanings
English translation: To be without activity
English translation: I am drained, I’m not doing anything today.
Je suis vidé, je ne fais rien aujourd'hui.
English translation: To be in a blur
English translation: It’s complete emptiness, I don't understand anything that’s going on.
C'est la grande videsse, je ne comprends rien à ce qui se passe.