pall

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : sentiment soudain d'abattement ou de peur ; tissu recouvrant un cercueil ; ou morceau de tissu servant de rideau ou de voile.

A noun with multiple meanings: a sudden feeling of gloom or dread; a cloth covering a coffin; or a piece of fabric used as a curtain or blind.

1. Sudden numbing dreadC1formal

   A heavy, oppressive, or gloomy feeling that suddenly descends upon a person or situation.

   Sensation d'angoisse soudaine

   • A pall of silence fell over the room after the announcement.
   • The news cast a pall over the entire celebration.
   • A sudden pall of dread gripped her as she entered the dark house.

   Synonymesclouddampergloomshadowshroudveil

   Antonymesbrightnesscheerfulnessrelief

2. Burial garmentC2formal

   A cloth, often made of heavy material, used to wrap a corpse for burial.

   pall funéraire

   • The body was wrapped in a simple linen pall.
   • The pall was embroidered with gold thread for the king's funeral.
   • They placed the pall over the coffin before the ceremony.

   Synonymescereclothshroud

3. Hanging cloth as a blindC2formalbritish

   A piece of heavy cloth hung over a window or opening to block light or provide privacy.

   Rideau opaque

   • The old house had velvet palls covering the tall windows.
   • She drew the pall aside to let in the morning light.
   • A dark pall hung over the window, casting the room into shadow.

   Synonymesblindcurtaindrapedraperyhangingscreenshadeveil

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action par laquelle quelque chose devient moins intéressant, attrayant ou agréable avec le temps ; perdre sa capacité à plaire ou à satisfaire.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming less interesting, appealing, or enjoyable over time; to lose its power to please or satisfy.

1. C1formal

   To become less interesting or attractive over time, often due to familiarity or repetition.

   perdre de son intérêt

   • The novelty of the job began to pall after a few months.
   • Even the most exciting experiences can pall with repetition.
   • The constant rain began to pall on the tourists.

   Synonymesborecloyjadesatesatiatetireweary

   Antonymescaptivateengageexcitefascinateinterest

2. Cause surfeit or become tiresomeC2formal

   To become boring, insipid, or tiresome, especially after initial enjoyment or due to excess.

   Lasser, devenir ennuyeux

   • The rich food began to pall on the guests after the third course.
   • His constant jokes started to pall on his colleagues.
   • The endless lectures palled on the students.

   Synonymesborecloyjadesatiatetireweary

   Antonymescaptivateenthrallexciteintereststimulate

3. Lose strength or effectivenessC2formal

   To lose strength, effectiveness, or sparkle; to become flat or dull.

   perdre de sa vigueur

   • The wine began to pall after being opened for too long.
   • Her enthusiasm palled as the project dragged on.
   • The conversation palled and they fell silent.

   Synonymesdeclinediminishdulldwindleebbfadeflagslackenwaneweaken

   Antonymesenergizeexciteintensifyrevivestimulate