Pot-au-Noir — meaning in English

English meaning

• doldrums 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.

Senses

Pot-au-Noir is used for these senses in English:

• doldrums (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.

doldrums — full definition

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.