tattered

UK
/ˈtæt.əd/
US
/ˈtæt.ɚd/
tatteredadjective
more tattered
Comp.
most tattered
Super.
UK
/ˈtæt.əd/
US
/ˈtæt.ɚd/
Translations
déguenilléSurtout pour des vêtements ou des tissus usés, déchirés, en mauvais état.
He wore a tattered coat that barely kept him warm in the cold weather.
Il portait un manteau déguenillé qui le protégeait à peine du froid.
délabréPour un bâtiment, un lieu ou, au sens figuré, quelque chose de négligé ou en mauvais état.
The tattered remains of the old house stood as a reminder of its former glory.
Les restes délabrés de la vieille maison rappelaient sa gloire passée.
Additional translations
en lambeauxSouvent pour des vêtements, du tissu ou, par extension, un état très abîmé.
Definitions
Worn out or ragged, especially referring to clothing or fabric that is torn or frayed.
He wore a tattered coat that barely kept him warm in the cold weather.
In a state of disrepair or ruin, often used metaphorically to describe something that is falling apart or neglected.
The tattered remains of the old house stood as a reminder of its former glory.
tatterverb

tattered

Past Simple

tattered
Past Simple
tattered
Past Participle
tattering
ing-form
UK
/ˈtæt.ə/
US
/ˈtæt.ɚ/
Translations
déchiqueterPour l'emploi transitif: rendre en lambeaux, abîmer par déchirure.
The wind and rain began to tatter the old flag hanging outside the building.
Le vent et la pluie ont commencé à déchiqueter le vieux drapeau suspendu à l'extérieur du bâtiment.
Additional translations
s'effilocherPour l'emploi intransitif: devenir usé ou se déchirer en lambeaux.
Definitions
To make ragged or worn by tearing or wearing into shreds.
The wind and rain began to tatter the old flag hanging outside the building.
To become ragged or torn; to fall into tatters.
Over the years, the edges of the old photograph began to tatter.
tatternoun
Definitions
A torn piece hanging loose from the main part, as of a garment or flag.
The old flag was reduced to tatters after years of exposure to the elements.
A shred or scrap of something.
He clung to the tatters of his dignity after the embarrassing incident.