wilting

UK
/ˈwɪltɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɪltɪŋ/

Translations

wiltingnoun
The wilting of the flowers was evident after several days without water.
Le flétrissement des fleurs était évident après plusieurs jours sans eau.
wiltinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈwɪltɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɪltɪŋ/
Used as an adjective derived from the present participle of 'wilt'.
flétrissantSe dit surtout des plantes ou des fleurs qui perdent leur fraîcheur et se fanent.
The wilting flowers in the vase needed water to regain their vitality.
Les fleurs flétrissantes dans le vase avaient besoin d'eau pour retrouver leur vitalité.
wiltverb

wilting

Gerund

wilted
Past Simple
wilted
Past Participle
wilting
Gerund
UK
/wɪlt/
US
/wɪlt/
faiblirAu sens figuré, pour une personne qui perd ses forces, son assurance ou son sang-froid.
He began to wilt under the pressure of the intense questioning.
Il a commencé à faiblir sous la pression de l'interrogatoire intense.
se flétrir
The flowers will wilt if they are not watered regularly.
Les fleurs se flétriront si elles ne sont pas arrosées régulièrement.
fanerSens causatif : faire perdre sa fraîcheur ou sa fermeté à une plante ou à un aliment.
The scorching sun wilted the lettuce within hours.
Le soleil brûlant a fané la laitue en quelques heures.

Definitions

wiltingnoun
The process of becoming limp or drooping, typically due to lack of water or disease, often used in reference to plants.
The wilting of the flowers was evident after several days without water.
wiltinggerund / present participle
Losing strength, vigor, or freshness; drooping or withering.
The wilting flowers in the vase needed water to regain their vitality.
wiltverb
To become limp or drooping, as a result of heat, loss of water, or disease.
The flowers will wilt if they are not watered regularly.
To lose strength, vigor, or confidence.
He began to wilt under the pressure of the intense questioning.
To cause (a plant, person, etc.) to lose freshness, strength, or confidence; to make limp or weakened.
The scorching sun wilted the lettuce within hours.