Pâlir (en. To turn pale)

[pa.lir]

Synonyms

  • blêmir
  • décolorer
  • faner
  • s'affaiblir

Slang Meanings

To be shocked or surprised to the point of becoming pale.
When he announced his departure, she paled like a linen.
Quand il a annoncé son départ, elle a pâli comme un linge.
To be depressed or downcast.
Since he lost his job, he pales a little more each day.
Depuis qu'il a perdu son emploi, il pâlit chaque jour un peu plus.