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rot

/rɒt/

/rɑt/

rot out

rotnoun

rots

Translations

pourriture

The rot in the fallen tree was evident as it crumbled underfoot.

La pourriture dans l'arbre tombé était évidente lorsqu'il s'effritait sous nos pieds.

Additional translations

décadenceAu sens figuré, pour une dégradation morale ou sociale.

balivernesFamilier, au sens de propos absurdes ou sans valeur.

Definitions

The process of decaying or decomposing organic matter.

The rot in the fallen tree was evident as it crumbled underfoot.

A state of deterioration or decline, especially in moral or social conditions.

The rot in the organization became apparent when the corruption scandal broke out.

A disease in plants or animals characterized by decay.

The farmer was concerned about the rot affecting his potato crop.

Nonsense; foolish words or ideas.

Don’t talk rot — of course we can finish on time.

Synonyms

rotverb

rotted

Past Simple

rotted

Past Participle

rotting

Gerund

/rɒt/

/rɑt/

Translations

pourrir

The fallen apples began to rot on the ground.

Les pommes tombées ont commencé à pourrir sur le sol.

Additional translations

se décomposerSens littéral, surtout pour une matière organique.

se détériorerAu sens figuré, pour une qualité, un état ou une valeur.

Definitions

To undergo decomposition or decay, typically as a result of bacterial or fungal action.

The fallen apples began to rot on the ground.

To deteriorate or decline in quality, condition, or value.

The old house was left to rot after the family moved away.

To cause (something) to decay or decompose.

Continuous exposure to damp can rot the beams of a house.

Synonyms

break down

Antonyms

rotpast participle

Definitions

Having decayed; decayed.

The barn was full of rotted beams.

rotgerund / present participle

Definitions

Undergoing decay; decaying.

The rotting leaves emitted a pungent smell.

rotadjective

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to decay or disease, e.g. 'rot fungus'

Translations

pourriSurtout dans la langue courante pour une chose abîmée par la pourriture.

Rot damage can ruin timber within a few years.

Le bois pourri peut être ruiné en quelques années.

Definitions

Relating to or caused by rot (decay).

Rot damage can ruin timber within a few years.

Synonyms

rotinterjection

/rɒt/

/rɑt/

Chiefly British exclamation meaning ‘nonsense; rubbish’

Translations

Additional translations

balivernesExpression de rejet ou d'incrédulité, familier.

Definitions

Used to express disbelief, annoyance, or dismissal of something as nonsense.

"Rot!" he exclaimed, slamming the book shut.

Synonyms