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rot

UK
/rɒt/
US
/rɑt/
rot out

Translations

rotnoun
rots
pl
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.
Synonyms
moldering
decomposition
deterioration
putrefaction
corruption
decay
rotverb
rotted
Past Simple
rotted
Past Participle
rotting
Gerund
UK
/rɒt/
US
/rɑt/
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.
Synonyms
molder
break down
decay
decompose
deteriorate
putrefy
spoil
fester
Antonyms
preserve
repair
fix
rotadjective
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to decay or disease, e.g. 'rot fungus'
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.
Synonyms
spoiled
moldy
mouldy
moldering
sour
bad
awful
terrible
dreadful
poor
inferior
nasty
foul
decomposed
decayed
rotten
rotinterjection
UK
/rɒt/
US
/rɑt/
Chiefly British exclamation meaning ‘nonsense; rubbish’
Additional translations
balivernesExpression de rejet ou d'incrédulité, familier.
Synonyms
trash
fiddle-faddle
bullshit
humbug
bah
poppycock
balderdash
hogwash
rubbish
nonsense

Definitions

rotnoun
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.
rotverb
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.
rotadjective
Relating to or caused by rot (decay).
Rot damage can ruin timber within a few years.
rotinterjection
Used to express disbelief, annoyance, or dismissal of something as nonsense.
"Rot!" he exclaimed, slamming the book shut.
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