noun🔗ShareÉpave, bien abandonnéProperty abandoned by its former owner, especially a ship abandoned at sea."The derelict sat rotting on the beach, a reminder of the storm that had ravaged the coast. "L'épave pourrissait sur la plage, rappelant la tempête qui avait ravagé la côte.propertynauticalsailingbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn délaissé, un pariaAn abandoned or forsaken person; an outcast."The neglected child, a complete derelict, was finally taken into foster care. "L'enfant négligé, un véritable paria, a finalement été placé en famille d'accueil.personcharactersocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSans-abri, clochardA homeless and/or jobless person; a person who is (perceived as) negligent in their personal affairs and hygiene. (This sense is a modern development of the preceding sense.)"The derelict wandered the streets, looking for food and shelter. "Le sans-abri errait dans les rues, à la recherche de nourriture et d'un abri.personsocietyconditionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAbandonné, délaissé, à l'abandonAbandoned, forsaken; given up by the natural owner or guardian; (of a ship) abandoned at sea, dilapidated, neglected; (of a spacecraft) abandoned in outer space."There was a derelict ship on the island."Il y avait un navire à l'abandon sur l'île.propertynauticalspaceconditionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareNégligent, défaillantNegligent in performing a duty."The security guard was considered derelict for sleeping on the job and failing to monitor the building. "Le gardien de sécurité a été considéré comme négligent pour s'être endormi au travail et ne pas avoir surveillé le bâtiment.moralattitudecharacterjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAbandonné, délaissé, négligentLost; adrift; hence, wanting; careless; neglectful; unfaithful."The derelict garden shed stood in disrepair, a testament to the family's neglect. "L'abri de jardin abandonné était en mauvais état, un témoignage de la négligence de la famille.attitudemoralcharacternegativeconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading