How is the word terne translated from French to English

English translation
Lackluster
adjective

Sans éclat ni relief, qui n'impressionne pas.

Dull and not impressive or exciting.

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  • L'équipe a livré une performance terne. — The team gave a lackluster performance.

  • Pourquoi les résultats étaient-ils si ternes ? — Why were the results so lackluster?

  • Sa réponse terne nous a tout dit. — Her lackluster reply told us everything.

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