pallid

• Décrit un visage ou un teint pâle, souvent dû à la maladie, au choc ou à un manque de couleur. Peut aussi qualifier une couleur faible, terne ou sans éclat.

Describes a person's face or complexion as pale, often due to illness, shock, or lack of color.

1. Pale in appearanceB2formal

   Having an unusually pale complexion, often due to illness, shock, or lack of color.

   pâle, blême

   • She looked pallid after the long illness.
   • His face was pallid with fear.
   • The patient's pallid skin worried the doctors.

   Synonymesanemicashenbloodlesschalkycolorlessdrainedpalepastypeakysallowsicklywan

   Antonymesbloomingfloridrosyruddy

2. Lacking vitality or interestC1formal

   Lacking in energy, liveliness, or brightness; dull.

   terne, sans vie

   • The performance was a pallid imitation of the original.
   • His pallid speech failed to inspire the audience.
   • The colors in the painting were pallid and washed out.

   Synonymesblandcolorlessdullflatinsipidlifelessspiritlessuninterestingvapid

   Antonymesanimatedenergeticlivelyspiritedvivid