extinguished

• Décrit ce qui a été éteint, comme un feu ou une lumière ; peut aussi se rapporter à un sentiment ou à un espoir qui a été anéanti.

Describes something that has been put out, such as a fire or light; can also refer to a feeling or hope that has been destroyed.

1. Put out (fire or light)B2formal

   Describes a fire or light that has been completely put out or stopped.

   éteint

   • The campfire was extinguished before they left.
   • All candles were extinguished after the ceremony.
   • The fire was extinguished by the firefighters within minutes.

   Synonymesoutput outquenchedsmothered

   Antonymesalightblazingburningkindled

2. Ended or destroyedC1formal

   Describes something that has been completely ended, destroyed, or wiped out.

   éteint (au sens figuré)

   • All hope of rescue was extinguished after the storm.
   • The species was extinguished due to habitat loss.
   • Her passion for the project was extinguished by constant criticism.

   Synonymesannihilatedexterminatedobliteratedquenched

   Antonymesactivealiveburningexistingkindled

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'éteindre un feu ou une lumière, ou de faire cesser complètement quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of putting out a fire or light, or of ending something completely.

1. Put out a fireB2formal

   To cause a fire or flame to stop burning.

   éteindre un incendie

   • The firefighters extinguished the blaze within minutes.
   • Please extinguish all cigarettes before entering the building.
   • They used water to extinguish the campfire.

   Synonymesdouseput outquenchsmothersnuff outstifle

2. End or destroyC1formal

   To bring an end to something, such as a feeling, hope, or existence.

   éteindre (au sens figuré)

   • The news extinguished all hope of a rescue.
   • The dictator's regime extinguished any form of dissent.
   • Her harsh words extinguished his enthusiasm for the project.

   Synonymesabolishannihilatedestroyeliminateeradicateobliteratequenchsuppressterminatewipe out

   Antonymesarousefuelignitekindlestir