flagging

• Qui devient faible, fatigué ou moins énergique ; qui perd de sa force, de son enthousiasme ou de son élan.

Describes something that is becoming weak, tired, or less energetic; losing strength, enthusiasm, or momentum.

1. Becoming weak or tiredB2formal

   Becoming weak, tired, or less energetic due to exhaustion, lack of strength, or dwindling momentum.

   qui faiblit, qui s'épuise

   • His flagging energy made it difficult to continue the long hike.
   • She tried to revive her flagging spirits with a warm cup of tea.
   • The team's flagging morale was lifted after scoring the winning goal.
   • He felt flagging after working nonstop for twelve hours.

   Synonymesdroopingdwindlingfadingfalteringsaggingtiringwaningweakeningwilting

   Antonymesenergeticlivelyrobuststrongvigorous

• Nom désignant la surface pavée ou le chemin en dalles de pierre, ou l'ensemble de telles dalles utilisées à cet usage.

A noun referring to a paved surface or walkway made of flagstones, or the collective set of flagstones used for such a purpose.

indénombrable

1. Flagstones collectivelyB2formaltechnical

   A set of flat stones, typically used for paving pathways, patios, or floors, considered as a group or material.

   Dallage (en pierres plates)

   • The garden path was laid with old flagging.
   • They ordered a truckload of flagging for the new terrace.
   • The courtyard's flagging was worn smooth by centuries of footsteps.

   Synonymespaving

2. Walk of flagstonesB2formaltechnical

   A paved pathway or walkway made from flagstones, often found in gardens, historic sites, or public squares.

   Dallage en pierre

   • The ancient abbey had a beautiful flagging leading to the cloisters.
   • We strolled along the cool flagging between the flowerbeds.
   • The restored flagging in the town square became a popular meeting spot.

   Synonymespavement

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de marquer quelque chose pour attirer l'attention, de signaler, ou encore de faiblir/ se fatiguer.

A verb used to indicate the act of marking something for attention, signaling, or becoming weak or tired.

1. Mark or indicateB1formal

   To mark something for attention or to indicate its importance.

   signaler, marquer

   • The teacher flagged the most important pages in the textbook.
   • Please flag any errors in the report.
   • The system flagged the suspicious transaction for review.

   Synonymesdesignatehighlightidentifyindicatelabelmarknotepoint outsingle outtag

2. Become weak or tiredB2formal

   To lose strength, energy, or enthusiasm.

   faiblir, perdre de sa vigueur

   • His energy began to flag after the long hike.
   • Interest in the project flagged as time went on.
   • The conversation flagged when they ran out of topics.

   Synonymesdeclinedroopdwindlefadefaillanguishsagtirewaneweaken

   Antonymesrallyrecoverrevivestrengthen

3. Signal or communicateB1formal

   To use a flag or similar signal to communicate a message.

   Signaler (à l'aide d'un drapeau ou d'un signal)

   • The ship flagged its distress with a red signal.
   • The referee flagged the player for a foul.
   • They flagged down a taxi on the street corner.

   Synonymesbeaconindicatesemaphoresignalwave

Variantes phrasalflag down