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doldrums in French

doldrums in French is Pot-au-Noir — doldrums means usually preceded by the: a state of apathy or lack of interest; a situation where one feels boredom, ennui, or tedium; a state of listlessness or malaise.

doldrums in French

Pot-au-Noir
noun
(nautical, oceanography, by extension) Usually preceded by the: a part of the ocean near the equator where calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds are common.

What does "doldrums" mean?

  1. noun Usually preceded by the: a state of apathy or lack of interest; a situation where one feels boredom, ennui, or tedium; a state of listlessness or malaise.
  2. noun Usually preceded by the: the state of a sailing ship when it is impeded by calms or light, baffling winds, and is unable to make progress.
  3. noun Usually preceded by the: a part of the ocean near the equator where calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds are common.
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What is "doldrums" in French?

"doldrums" in French is Pot-au-Noir. doldrums means: Usually preceded by the: a state of apathy or lack of interest; a situation where one feels boredom, ennui, or tedium; a state of listlessness or malaise.

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