wan

• Décrit l'apparence d'une personne comme pâle, faible ou fatiguée, souvent à cause d'une maladie ou d'un épuisement.

Describes a person's appearance as pale, weak, or tired, often due to illness or exhaustion.

1. Dim or feeble lightB2formal

   Lacking in intensity or brightness; appearing pale or weak in illumination.

   Lumière faible ou terne

   • The wan light of the moon barely illuminated the path.
   • A wan glow came from the dying embers of the fire.
   • The room was lit only by the wan light of a single candle.

   Synonymesdimdullfaintfeeblepalepallidwateryweak

   Antonymesbrightbrilliantglowingintenseluminousradiantstrongvivid

2. Pale and unwellB2formal

   Abnormally pale in color, often suggesting physical or emotional distress.

   pâle et maladif

   • She looked wan after her long illness.
   • His face was wan and drawn from lack of sleep.
   • The patient's wan complexion worried the doctors.

   Synonymesashencolorlessdrawnghastlyhaggardpalepallidpastypeakysallowsickly

   Antonymesflushedglowinghealthyrosyruddy

3. Lacking vitalityB2formal

   Showing a lack of energy, enthusiasm, or strength, often due to weariness or unhappiness.

   manquer de vitalité

   • He gave a wan smile, unable to hide his exhaustion.
   • Her wan expression revealed her deep disappointment.
   • The team's performance was wan and uninspired.

   Synonymesenervatedfeeblelanguidlanguorouslistlesspallidspiritlesstiredweakweary

   Antonymesanimateddynamicenergeticlivelyspiritedvigorous

• Verbe vieilli ou archaïque signifiant devenir pâle, faible ou diminuer ; perdre sa couleur ou sa vitalité.

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to become pale, weak, or diminished; to lose color or vitality.

1. Become pale or sicklyC1formal

   To lose color or vitality, appearing pale or weak.

   Pâlir, devenir blême

   • His face wanned after the long illness.
   • She wanned visibly under the harsh fluorescent lights.
   • The patient's skin wanned as the fever progressed.

   Synonymesblanchetiolatefadepalewhiten

   Antonymesbloomflushglowredden