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wither in French

wither in French is faner, dessécher, flétrir — wither means to shrink, dry up, or lose freshness, especially from lack of water.

wither in French

faner
verb
(intransitive) To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.
dessécher
verb
(intransitive) To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.
flétrir
verb
(intransitive) To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.

What does "wither" mean?

  1. verb To shrink, dry up, or lose freshness, especially from lack of water.
    "The flowers withered in the summer heat."
  2. verb To gradually lose strength, vitality, or importance.
    "Support for the campaign withered as the months passed."
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wither in a sentence

  • The flowers withered in the summer heat.
  • Without rain, the crops began to wither.
  • Support for the campaign withered as the months passed.

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What is "wither" in French?
"wither" in French is faner, dessécher, flétrir. wither means: To shrink, dry up, or lose freshness, especially from lack of water.
How do you use "wither" in a sentence?
Example: "The flowers withered in the summer heat." In French, "wither" is faner, dessécher, flétrir.
Are there other ways to say "wither" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "wither": faner, dessécher, flétrir.
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