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How is the word pourrir translated from French to English

Être lentement détruit par des processus naturels.

To be slowly destroyed by natural processes.

verb
English translation
decay

Examples with “pourrir”

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  • Les feuilles pourrissent et se transforment en terre. — Leaves decay into soil.

  • Le sucre entraîne la dégradation des dents. — Sugar causes tooth decay.

  • Les pommes tombées ont lentement pourri sous l'arbre. — Fallen apples slowly decayed under the tree.

  • Le plancher en bois montrait des signes évidents de dégradation. — The wooden floor showed clear signs of decay.

  • Combien de temps le bois met-il à pourrir dans l'eau ? — How fast does wood decay in water?

  • Peut-on arrêter la dégradation de ces vieilles poutres ? — Can we stop the decay in these old beams?

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FAQ about “pourrir”

How is “pourrir” translated from French?
“pourrir” translates into English as “decay”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “pourrir” mean?
Meaning of “pourrir”: Être lentement détruit par des processus naturels. In English — “decay”.
What part of speech is “pourrir”?
“pourrir” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “pourrir”?
Example sentences with “pourrir” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “pourrir”?
Add “pourrir” to your VibeLing vocabulary: you get the translation, transcription and examples, and spaced repetition brings the word back right when you start to forget it.