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.