wilt

• Nom désignant une maladie des plantes provoquant le flétrissement et le dessèchement, généralement due à une atteinte des racines par des parasites, ou le processus consistant à devenir flétri ou fané.

A noun referring to a plant disease that causes drooping and shriveling, typically due to parasites attacking the roots, or the process of becoming limp or drooping.

1. B2formalscientific

   Any plant disease characterized by drooping and shriveling, usually caused by parasites attacking the roots.

   Flétrissement (maladie des plantes)

   • The tomato plants were affected by a bacterial wilt.
   • Fusarium wilt is a common problem in banana plantations.
   • The gardener identified the wilt as a fungal infection.

   Synonymeswilt disease

2. Process of droopingB2formal

   The act or process of becoming limp or drooping, especially in plants.

   Flétrissement (processus de flétrissure)

   • The wilt of the flowers was caused by lack of water.
   • Heat stress can lead to the rapid wilt of leaves.
   • The plant's wilt was reversed after watering.

   Synonymesdroopdroopingsaggingwilting

• Verbe décrivant le processus de flétrissement d'une plante, qui devient molle et retombante par manque d'eau ou de chaleur, ou au sens figuré, perdre de sa force ou de sa confiance.

A verb used to describe the process of a plant becoming limp and drooping due to lack of water or heat, or metaphorically, to lose strength or confidence.

1. Lose strength or energyB2formal

   To become weak, tired, or less energetic.

   perdre sa vitalité

   • The runner began to wilt under the intense heat.
   • Her enthusiasm wilted after hours of tedious work.
   • Without proper rest, his concentration started to wilt.

   Synonymesdroopfadeflaglanguishsagtireweakenwither

   Antonymesenergizeinvigoraterevivestrengthen

2. Become limp or droopB1formal

   To become soft, drooping, or losing firmness, especially due to lack of water or heat.

   Se flétrir, devenir flasque

   • The flowers wilted in the scorching sun.
   • Leaves wilt quickly if they are not watered.
   • The lettuce wilted after being left out of the fridge.

   Synonymesdroopfadeflagfloplanguishsagshrivelwither

   Antonymesflourishperkrevivethrive