dying

• Qualifie ce qui perd progressivement de sa force, de sa popularité ou de son activité, ou ce qui est en train de s'éteindre, de disparaître ou de cesser d'exister.

Describes something that is becoming less strong, popular, or active over time.

1. Approaching deathA2formal

   In the process of dying or near death.

   mourant (approchant de la mort)

   • The dying man made his final wishes known.
   • She visited her dying grandfather in the hospital.
   • The dying soldier was carried off the battlefield.

   Synonymesfadingmoribund

   Antonymesaliveflourishinglivingthriving

2. Intense desire or eagernessB2informal

   Feeling a strong or desperate wish for something.

   Mourant d'envie

   • I'm dying for a cup of coffee right now.
   • She was dying to hear the news.
   • He's dying to go to the concert tonight.

   Synonymesachinganxiouscravingdesperateeagerhungryimpatientkeenlongingthirstyyearning

   Antonymesaversedisinclinedindifferentreluctantuninterested

3. Declining or fadingB2formal

   Gradually coming to an end or losing strength.

   déclinant, en voie de disparition

   • The dying embers of the fire glowed softly.
   • Interest in the old tradition is dying.
   • The dying light of the sunset painted the sky red.

   Synonymesdiminishingebbingfadingfailingmoribundsinkingwaningweakening

   Antonymesburgeoningflourishinggrowingrevivingstrengtheningthriving

• Nom désignant le processus ou l'acte de cesser de vivre ou d'exister, souvent dans le contexte de la mort.

A noun referring to the process or act of ceasing to live or exist, often in the context of death.

indénombrable

1. Process of deathB2formal

   The process of dying or coming to an end.

   agonie, mort

   • The dying of the old traditions saddened the community.
   • He witnessed the dying of the fire.
   • The dying of the plants was due to lack of water.

   Synonymesdeathdeceasedemisedepartureendexpirationpassing

2. Decline or fadingC1formal

   The gradual decline or loss of something, like a language or industry.

   Déclin ou disparition progressive

   • The dying of the local dialect is a cultural loss.
   • They discussed the dying of the coal industry.
   • The dying of ancient crafts needs preservation efforts.

   Synonymesdecaydeclinedemisedeteriorationebbendextinctionfadingpassingwane

   Antonymesflourishinggrowthrebirthrenaissancerenewalresurgencerevivalrisethrivingvitality

• Verbe indiquant la cessation de la vie ou de l'existence, ou l'arrêt de fonctionnement d'une chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of ceasing to live or exist.

verbe irrégulier

1. Cease to liveA1formal

   To stop living; to become dead.

   Mourir

   • Many people died in the accident.
   • Her grandfather died last year.
   • Plants die without water.

   Synonymesbuy the farmcheck outconk outcroakdeceasedepartexpirekick the bucketpass awaypass onperishsuffocate

   Antonymeslivesurvive

2. Stop functioningA2informal

   To stop working or operating, especially suddenly.

   Cesser de fonctionner

   • The engine suddenly died on the highway.
   • My phone battery died during the call.
   • The music died away as the band left the stage.

   Synonymesbreak downconk outcrashcut outfailgive outstall

   Antonymesfunctionoperaterunstartwork

3. Become reduced or fadeB1formal

   To gradually become smaller, weaker, or less intense.

   s'estomper, décliner

   • The conversation died down after dinner.
   • The fire slowly died out in the fireplace.
   • Interest in the topic died after the news broke.

   Synonymesabatedeclinediminishdwindleebbfadepeter outsubsidetaper offwane

   Antonymesflourishgrowincreaseintensifyrevivestrengthensurgethrivewax

4. Be in great need (slang)B2slangamerican

   To have an intense desire or need for something.

   Mourir d'envie

   • I'm dying for a cup of coffee right now.
   • She was dying to hear the gossip.
   • We're dying to see the new movie tonight.

   Synonymesachecravehankerhungerlongpinethirstyearn

Variantes phrasaldie awaydie downdie offdie out