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wilt in French

wilt in French is flétrissement, faner, flétrir — wilt means to droop and lose freshness, as a plant does when it lacks water.

wilt in French

flétrissement
noun
The act of wilting or the state of being wilted.
faner
verb
(intransitive) To fatigue; to lose strength; to flag.
flétrir
verb
(intransitive) To fatigue; to lose strength; to flag.
faner
verb
(transitive) To cause to fatigue; to exhaust.
flétrir
verb
(transitive) To cause to fatigue; to exhaust.
fatiguer
verb
(transitive) To cause to fatigue; to exhaust.
épuiser
verb
(transitive) To cause to fatigue; to exhaust.

What does "wilt" mean?

  1. verb To droop and lose freshness, as a plant does when it lacks water.
    "The flowers wilted in the afternoon heat."
  2. verb To lose energy, strength, or confidence.
    "The team wilted under pressure in the final minutes."

wilt in a sentence

  • The flowers wilted in the afternoon heat.
  • Without rain for weeks, the crops began to wilt.
  • The team wilted under pressure in the final minutes.
  • He wilted after hours of relentless questioning.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "wilt" in French?

"wilt" in French is flétrissement, faner, flétrir. wilt means: To droop and lose freshness, as a plant does when it lacks water.

How do you use "wilt" in a sentence?

Example: "The flowers wilted in the afternoon heat." In French, "wilt" is flétrissement, faner, flétrir.

Are there other ways to say "wilt" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "wilt": flétrissement, faner, flétrir, fatiguer, épuiser.

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