Linceul (en. Shroud)

/lɛ̃.sœl/

Synonyms

  • caleçon
  • drap mortuaire
  • tissu funéraire

Slang Meanings

To be at the end of one's rope, referring to someone who feels very tired.
After this work week, I am almost in a shroud.
Après cette semaine de travail, je suis presque dans un linceul.
To have a deathly look, to be very pale.
He had a shroud-like face after that sleepless night.
Il avait un visage de linceul après cette nuit blanche.