decay in French
decay in French is déchéance, décrépitude, pourrir — decay means to rot or gradually break down, especially of organic matter.
decay in French
déchéance
décrépitude
(ecology, medicine) The process or result of being gradually decomposed; rot, decomposition.
pourrir
(intransitive) To deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.
se désintégrer
(intransitive, transitive, physics, chemistry, of an unstable atom) To change by undergoing fission, by emitting radiation, or by capturing or losing one or more electrons; to undergo radioactive decay.
What does "decay" mean?
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verb To rot or gradually break down, especially of organic matter.
"The fallen leaves slowly decayed into the soil."
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verb To decline gradually in quality, strength, or condition.
"The old empire's power decayed over several centuries."
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noun The process or result of rotting or gradual deterioration.
"The building showed signs of decay after years of neglect."
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noun In physics, the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus or particle breaks down over time.
"Scientists measured the radioactive decay of the isotope."
decay in a sentence
- The fallen leaves slowly decayed into the soil.
- Without treatment, the tooth will continue to decay.
- The old empire's power decayed over several centuries.
- The building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "decay" in French?
"decay" in French is déchéance, décrépitude, pourrir. decay means: To rot or gradually break down, especially of organic matter.
How do you use "decay" in a sentence?
Example: "The fallen leaves slowly decayed into the soil." In French, "decay" is déchéance, décrépitude, pourrir.
Are there other ways to say "decay" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "decay": déchéance, décrépitude, pourrir, se désintégrer.
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