rot

• Nom désignant le processus de décomposition ou de détérioration, surtout des matières organiques, ainsi que l'état de ce qui est pourri ou corrompu.

A noun referring to the process of decay, decomposition, or deterioration, especially in organic matter.

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1. Decay or decompositionB1formal

   The process of decaying or decomposing, especially of organic matter.

   pourriture

   • The wood was full of rot and had to be replaced.
   • The fruit was left out and began to show signs of rot.
   • Rot can spread quickly in damp conditions.

   Synonymescorruptiondecaydecompositionfesteringputrefactionspoilage

   Antonymesdevelopmentgrowthpreservation

2. Nonsense or rubbishB2informalbritish

   Used informally to describe something that is foolish, worthless, or of poor quality.

   Bêtises, absurdités

   • Don't talk rot! That's not true at all.
   • He was talking absolute rot about the project.
   • The movie was complete rot; I walked out after 20 minutes.

   Synonymesbalderdashboshbunkclaptrapdrivelfoolishnessgarbagehogwashmalarkeynonsensepoppycockrubbishtommyrottwaddle

   Antonymeslogicreasonsensesubstancetruthvaluewisdomworth

• Verbe désignant le processus de décomposition ou de pourrissement, généralement causé par l'action de bactéries ou de champignons.

A verb used to indicate the process of decaying or decomposing, typically due to bacterial or fungal action.

1. Decompose or decayB1formal

   To undergo natural decomposition or decay, especially due to bacteria or fungi.

   Se décomposer, pourrir

   • The fruit began to rot after being left in the sun.
   • Wood will rot if it stays wet for too long.
   • Leaves rot on the forest floor, enriching the soil.

   Synonymesdecaydecomposemolderperishputrefyspoil

   Antonymesflourishpreservethrive

2. Deteriorate graduallyB2informal

   To gradually become worse in quality, condition, or strength.

   se dégrader progressivement

   • His teeth rotted from years of poor dental hygiene.
   • The old building is rotting away due to neglect.
   • Her skills began to rot after years of disuse.

   Synonymesdecaydecomposedegeneratedeterioratedisintegrateputrefyspoilworsen

   Antonymesflourishimprovethrive

3. Prison slangC1slang

   To remain in prison for a long period of time.

   Croupir en prison

   • He's been rotting in jail for ten years.
   • They left him to rot in that cell.
   • She doesn't want to rot in prison for a crime she didn't commit.

   Synonymeslanguish