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detritus in French

detritus in French is détritus — detritus means pieces of rock broken off by ice, glacier, or erosion.

detritus in French

détritus

noun

What does "detritus" mean?

noun Pieces of rock broken off by ice, glacier, or erosion.
noun Organic waste material from decomposing dead plants or animals.
noun Any debris or fragments of disintegrated material.
noun Rock consisting of accumulated debris from decayed rocks, like sand, that often is joined by cement.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "detritus" in French?

"detritus" in French is détritus. detritus means: Pieces of rock broken off by ice, glacier, or erosion.

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