empty-handed

• Décrit une situation où quelqu'un ne rapporte rien ou n'obtient rien, surtout après un effort, une tentative ou une recherche.

Describes a situation where someone has not gained or obtained anything, especially after an attempt or effort.

1. Having gained nothingB2formal

   Having acquired or gained nothing from an attempt or effort.

   les mains vides

   • After hours of negotiation, they left the meeting empty-handed.
   • He went to the job fair but came back empty-handed.
   • The treasure hunters searched all day but returned empty-handed.

   Synonymesblankfruitlessunrewardedunsuccessful

   Antonymesprofitablesuccessfulvictorious

2. Carrying nothingA2formal

   Not holding or carrying anything in one's hands.

   les mains vides

   • She walked into the room empty-handed.
   • He arrived at the party empty-handed, forgetting to bring a gift.
   • The child came back from the garden empty-handed.

   Synonymesbarehandedunburdened

   Antonymesburdenedloaded