verb🔗ShareDépérir, s'affaiblirTo lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness."The houseplant, without sunlight or water, languished and eventually died. "La plante d'intérieur, sans soleil ni eau, a dépéri et est finalement morte.bodyconditiondiseasesufferingphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDépérir, languirTo pine away in longing for something; to have low spirits, especially from lovesickness."He languished without his girlfriend"Il a dépéri sans sa petite amie.mindemotionsoulsufferingconditionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDépérir, végéterTo live in miserable or disheartening conditions."He languished in prison for years"Il a végété en prison pendant des années.conditionsufferingemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDépérir, dépérirTo be neglected; to make little progress, be unsuccessful."The case languished for years before coming to trial."L'affaire a dépéri pendant des années avant de passer en jugement.conditionactionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDépérir, s'affaiblirTo make weak; to weaken, devastate."The wilting plant languished without water, its leaves turning brown. "La plante flétrie dépérissait sans eau, ses feuilles brunissant.conditionbodymindsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAffecter une langueur, s'attarderTo affect a languid air, especially disingenuously."After failing the test, Sarah languished in the corner, hoping her teacher would notice and feel sorry for her. "Après avoir échoué au test, Sarah a affecté une langueur dans le coin, espérant que son professeur la remarquerait et aurait pitié d'elle.attitudecharacterappearancestyleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
