tattered

• Décrit quelque chose de vieux, déchiré ou en mauvais état, souvent en parlant de vêtements ou de tissu.

Describes something that is old, torn, or in poor condition, often referring to clothing or fabric.

1. Old and tornB1formal

   Describing something that is old, torn, or in poor condition, especially clothing or fabric.

   en loques, déchiré (vieux et usé)

   • He wore a tattered coat that had seen better days.
   • The old flag was tattered and faded from years of wind.
   • She found a tattered book in the attic.

   Synonymesfrayedraggedscruffyshabbytattytornworn

   Antonymesintactnewpristine

2. Damaged or worn outB2formal

   In a state of disrepair or decay, often due to age or use.

   en lambeaux, usé

   • The tattered curtains let in the morning light.
   • His tattered shoes were held together with tape.
   • The tattered pages of the manuscript were carefully restored.

   Synonymesfrayedraggedshabbyshreddedthreadbaretornworn-out

   Antonymesintactpristinesound