discoloured

UK
/dɪsˈkʌləd/
US
/dɪsˈkʌlɚd/

Translations

discolouredadjective
more discoloured
Comp.
most discoloured
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈkʌləd/
US
/dɪsˈkʌlɚd/
décoloréCouleur altérée, souvent par le temps, la lumière ou une détérioration.
The once vibrant painting was now discoloured and faded after years of exposure to sunlight.
L’autrefois vive peinture était maintenant décolorée et fanée après des années d’exposition au soleil.
Additional translations
déteintSurtout pour les tissus, vêtements ou surfaces dont la couleur a pâli ou a coulé.
discolouredpast participle
UK
/dɪsˈkʌləd/
US
/dɪsˈkʌlɚd/
Used as the past participle of the verb 'discolour' and functions adjectivally.
décoloréParticipe passé utilisé avec valeur adjectivale.
The cloth was discoloured after being left in the rain.
Le tissu était décoloré après avoir été laissé sous la pluie.
Additional translations
déteintSurtout pour les textiles et les vêtements.
discolourverb

discoloured

Past Simple

discoloured
Past Simple
discoloured
Past Participle
discolouring
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈkʌlə/
US
/dɪsˈkʌlər/
The detergent can discolour the fabric.
La lessive peut décolorer le tissu.
se décolorer
The pages of the old book had started to discolour over time.
Les pages du vieux livre avaient commencé à se décolorer avec le temps.

Definitions

discolouredadjective
Having a changed or altered color, typically in a way that is less attractive or is indicative of damage or age.
The once vibrant painting was now discoloured and faded after years of exposure to sunlight.
discolouredpast participle
Simple past tense and past participle of discolour; having had its colour altered.
The cloth was discoloured after being left in the rain.
discolourverb
To change or cause to change to a different, less attractive color.
The white shirt began to discolour after being washed with dark clothes.
To lose colour or become stained so that the appearance is less bright or attractive.
The pages of the old book had started to discolour over time.