empty

UK
/ˈɛmpti/
US
/ˈɛmpti/

Translations

emptyverb
emptied
Past Simple
emptied
Past Participle
emptying
Gerund
UK
/ˈɛmpti/
US
/ˈɛmpti/
She emptied the trash can into the dumpster.
Elle a vidé la poubelle dans la benne.
se viderEmploi intransitif : devenir vide ou se vider de ses occupants.
The stadium began to empty after the game ended.
Le stade a commencé à se vider après la fin du match.
Additional translations
déverserQuand on vide un récipient en versant son contenu.
emptyadjective
emptier
Comp.
emptiest
Super.
UK
/ˈɛmpti/
US
/ˈɛmpti/
videSens figuré : sans émotion, sans expression.
She gave him an empty stare, showing no sign of recognition.
Elle lui a lancé un regard vide, sans aucun signe de reconnaissance.
videSens figuré : sans valeur, sans substance.
His promises were empty and unfulfilled.
Ses promesses étaient vides et non tenues.
The empty room echoed with every footstep.
La pièce vide résonnait à chaque pas.
Additional translations
creuxSurtout pour une parole, une promesse ou un propos jugé sans substance.

Definitions

emptyverb
To remove all contents from a container or space.
She emptied the trash can into the dumpster.
To become vacant or unoccupied.
The stadium began to empty after the game ended.
To pour out or discharge the contents of something.
He emptied the water from the bucket onto the garden.
emptyadjective
Containing nothing; not filled or occupied.
The empty room echoed with every footstep.
Lacking meaning, value, or substance.
His promises were empty and unfulfilled.
Devoid of emotion or feeling.
She gave him an empty stare, showing no sign of recognition.