droop

• État ou action de s'affaisser, de fléchir ou de pendre vers le bas, souvent par manque de force, sous l'effet du poids ou à cause du flétrissement.

A noun referring to a state or instance of sagging, bending, or hanging downward, often due to lack of strength, weight, or wilting.

1. Sagging or bending downwardB2formal

   A downward bend or sag, often due to lack of support, tiredness, or weight.

   Affaissement, tombement

   • The droop of the old fence showed its age.
   • There was a noticeable droop in the flower stems after the storm.
   • The droop of his shoulders indicated exhaustion.

   Synonymesbenddipdropsagslump

2. Loss of energy or vitalityB2informal

   A state of decline, weakness, or lack of enthusiasm.

   abattement

   • After the long meeting, a droop settled over the team.
   • The droop in her voice suggested she was disappointed.
   • He felt a droop in his motivation after the setback.

   Synonymesenervationfatiguelassitudelethargylistlessnesssluggishnesstorporweariness

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de s'incliner, de pendre ou de s'affaisser vers le bas, souvent par manque de force, sous l'effet du poids ou par perte de vitalité.

A verb used to indicate the act of bending, sagging, or hanging downward, often due to lack of strength, weight, or loss of vitality.

1. Sag or bend downwardB1formal

   To hang or bend downward, often due to lack of strength, weight, or moisture.

   Fléchir sous son propre poids

   • The flowers began to droop in the afternoon heat.
   • His shoulders drooped with exhaustion after the long hike.
   • The old fence posts were starting to droop under the weight of the vines.

   Synonymesbenddanglehanglollsagslumpwilt

   Antonymesliftrisestraightenupright

2. Lose energy or enthusiasmB2informal

   To become weak, tired, or discouraged.

   perdre son énergie ou son enthousiasme

   • Her spirits drooped when she heard the bad news.
   • The team's morale drooped after losing the match.
   • He could feel his energy droop as the day went on.

   Synonymesfadeflaglanguishsagslumpweakenwilt

   Antonymesbrightenperkrallyrevive