doldrums in French
doldrums in French is Pot-au-Noir — doldrums means (usually 'the doldrums') A feeling of low mood, boredom or lack of energy.
doldrums in French
Pot-au-Noir
(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?
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noun (usually 'the doldrums') A feeling of low mood, boredom or lack of energy.
"I was in the doldrums yesterday and just didn’t feel inspired."
- noun (usually 'the doldrums') The condition of a sailing ship stuck because there is too little wind to move it.
- noun Usually used with 'the': a region of the sea close to the equator known for calm spells, sudden squalls, and light, shifting winds.
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doldrums in a sentence
- I was in the doldrums yesterday and just didn’t feel inspired.
- It is typical for adolescents to respond to the doldrums, feeling dead or numb inside, by sleeping a lot, watching hours upon hours of television, holing up in their room for days on end.
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What is "doldrums" in French?
"doldrums" in French is Pot-au-Noir. doldrums means: (usually 'the doldrums') A feeling of low mood, boredom or lack of energy.
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