rusted

• Se dit d'un objet, généralement métallique, qui a subi l'action de la rouille, ou d'une compétence ou d'un savoir qui s'est dégradé faute de pratique.

Describes an object, typically metal, that has been affected by rust, or a skill that has become impaired due to lack of practice.

1. Covered with rustB1formal

   Describing a metal object that has become corroded due to oxidation, typically from exposure to moisture.

   Rouillé

   • The old gate was completely rusted and wouldn't open.
   • He threw away the rusted tools from the shed.
   • The rusted car sat abandoned in the field for years.

   Synonymescorrodedoxidizedrusty

   Antonymesgleamingpolishedshiny

2. Impaired by neglectB2informal

   Describing a skill or ability that has deteriorated due to lack of use or practice.

   rouillé (au sens figuré)

   • My French is a bit rusted since I haven't spoken it in years.
   • His guitar playing is rusted after not practicing for months.
   • Her math skills are rusted from lack of use.

   Synonymesatrophiedout of practicerustystaleunpracticedweakened

• Verbe désignant le processus de formation d'une couche d'oxyde rouge-brun sur le fer ou l'acier sous l'effet de l'humidité et de l'air, ou la détérioration d'un objet ou d'une capacité par manque d'usage ou de soin.

A verb used to indicate the process of forming a reddish-brown oxide coating on iron or steel due to exposure to moisture and air, or to deteriorate or become impaired through lack of use or neglect.

1. Form rustB1formal

   To become covered with a reddish-brown layer of iron oxide due to exposure to moisture and air.

   rouiller

   • The old gate began to rust after years of rain.
   • If you leave the tools outside, they will rust quickly.
   • The metal pipes rusted because of the humidity.

   Synonymescorrodetarnish

2. Deteriorate or declineB2informal

   To become less effective or skilled due to lack of use or practice.

   Se rouiller (au sens figuré)

   • His French has rusted since he stopped practicing.
   • My programming skills have rusted over the years.
   • Don't let your talents rust away.

   Synonymesatrophydecaydeclinedeteriorateerodelanguishstagnatewither

   Antonymeshoneimprovepolishrefinesharpen