noun🔗ShareFlétrissementThe act of wilting or the state of being wilted."The wilting of the flowers in the vase was a sad reminder that they needed more water. "Le flétrissement des fleurs dans le vase rappelait tristement qu'elles avaient besoin de plus d'eau.biologyplantnatureconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlétrissementAny of various plant diseases characterized by wilting."The tomato plants suffered from a wilt, causing their leaves to droop and the fruit to become misshapen. "Les plants de tomates ont souffert d'un flétrissement, ce qui a fait fléchir leurs feuilles et déformer les fruits.diseaseplantbiologyagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFlétrir, fanerTo droop or become limp and flaccid (as a dying leaf or flower)."The flowers in the teacher's classroom wilted quickly because they weren't getting enough sunlight. "Les fleurs dans la salle de classe du professeur se sont flétries rapidement parce qu'elles ne recevaient pas assez de soleil.plantbiologynatureconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFlétrir, se fanerTo fatigue; to lose strength."After studying all night for the exam, Sarah wilted in her chair, feeling exhausted. "Après avoir étudié toute la nuit pour l'examen, Sarah s'est flétrie sur sa chaise, se sentant épuisée.physiologyconditionbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFlétrir, fanerTo cause to droop or become limp and flaccid (as a flower)."The hot sun will wilt the flowers in the garden if we don't water them. "Le soleil chaud fera faner les fleurs du jardin si nous ne les arrosons pas.biologyplantnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉpuiser, fatiguerTo cause to fatigue; to exhaust."The long, demanding project at work wilted her energy. "Le long projet exigeant au travail a épuisé son énergie.physiologybodyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSouhaiter, désirer(now uncommon or literary) To wish, desire (something)."Do what you will."Fais ce que tu souhaites.mindsoulphilosophyliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSouhaiter, désirer(nowadays rare) To wish or desire (that something happen); to intend (that)."I wilt that my children finish their homework before playing outside. "Je souhaite que mes enfants finissent leurs devoirs avant de jouer dehors.languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAvoir l'habitude de(auxiliary) To habitually do (a given action)."My brother wilts at the thought of public speaking; he avoids it whenever possible. "Mon frère a l'habitude de s'effondrer à l'idée de parler en public ; il l'évite autant que possible.tendencyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVouloir, avoir l'intention de(auxiliary) To choose to (do something); used to express intention but without any temporal connotations (+ bare infinitive), often in negation."I’ve told him three times, but he won’t take his medicine."Je le lui ai dit trois fois, mais il ne veut pas prendre ses médicaments.grammarlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAller(auxiliary) Used to express the future tense, sometimes with some implication of volition when used in the first person. Compare shall."I will finish my homework later tonight, but first I wilt watch an episode of my favorite show. "Je vais finir mes devoirs plus tard ce soir, mais d'abord je vais regarder un épisode de mon émission préférée.grammarlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePouvoir(auxiliary) To be able to, to have the capacity to."Unfortunately, only one of these gloves will actually fit over my hand."Malheureusement, un seul de ces gants pourra réellement s'adapter à ma main.biologyplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDevoir, aller(auxiliary) Expressing a present tense with some conditional or subjective weakening: "will turn out to", "must by inference"."Example sentence: "If you leave the flowers in the sun too long, they wilt." "Si vous laissez les fleurs trop longtemps au soleil, elles vont faner.grammarlinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSouhaiter, désirerTo wish, desire."She wilted her mother would let her go to the party. "Elle souhaitait que sa mère la laisse aller à la fête.mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLéguer, vouloirTo instruct (that something be done) in one's will."The wealthy landowner willed his estate to his children and grandchildren, ensuring their financial security for generations. "Le riche propriétaire a légué son domaine à ses enfants et petits-enfants, assurant ainsi leur sécurité financière pour les générations futures.lawpropertyfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForcer, contraindreTo try to make (something) happen by using one's will (intention)."All the fans were willing their team to win the game."Tous les fans forçaient leur équipe à gagner le match.mindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLéguerTo bequeath (something) to someone in one's will (legal document)."He willed his stamp collection to the local museum."Il a légué sa collection de timbres au musée local.propertylawfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
