decrepit

• Décrit quelque chose d'usé, délabré ou en mauvais état en raison de l'âge ou du manque d'entretien, ou une personne affaiblie par la vieillesse.

Describes something that is worn out, ruined, or in a state of disrepair due to old age or neglect.

1. Worn out or ruined by ageB2formal

   In a very poor condition as a result of old age or neglect.

   délabré par l'âge

   • The decrepit building was condemned by the city.
   • He lived in a decrepit old house with peeling paint.
   • The decrepit bridge was no longer safe to cross.

   Synonymesbroken-downderelictdilapidatedramshacklericketyrun-downshabbyworn-out

   Antonymesfreshrobustsoundsturdyvigorousyouthful

2. Weak or infirm from ageB2formal

   Describing a person who is very old and in a weak or frail condition.

   décrépit (personne âgée affaiblie)

   • The decrepit old man could barely walk without a cane.
   • She cared for her decrepit grandmother with great patience.
   • The once strong athlete was now decrepit and bedridden.

   Synonymesageddodderingfeeblefrailinfirmsenileweak

   Antonymesagilehaleheartyrobustsprystrongvigorousyouthful