What does détériorer in French mean?
What is the meaning of the word détériorer in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use détériorer in French.
The word détériorer in French means damage, deteriorate, deteriorate, deteriorate. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word détériorer
damageverbe transitif (abîmer, dégrader) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Cette moquette est trop fine, elle a été totalement détériorée par le passage des nombreux clients. This carpeting is too lightweight; it has been totally worn out with the coming and going of all the customers. |
deteriorateverbe pronominal (s'abîmer, se dégrader) (intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.") À cause du manque d'entretien, la maison s'est détériorée et est finalement devenue insalubre. Due to lack of upkeep, the house deteriorated and finally became unsanitary. |
deteriorateverbe pronominal (perdre ses forces) (intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.") Malgré le traitement, l'état de santé du patient se détériore. Despite treatment, the patient's state of health is worsening. |
deteriorateverbe pronominal (évoluer négativement) (intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.") Les relations entre les deux voisins se sont rapidement détériorées. Relations between the two neighbours went rapidly downhill. |
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