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No. 5,136 in French

éteint

Extinguished; turned off; extinct.

In a sentence

  • La lumière est éteinte dans la chambre.

    The light is off in the room.

    It describes the state of the light being turned off.

  • Son enthousiasme semble éteint ces derniers jours.

    His enthusiasm seems diminished these past few days.

    It metaphorically describes reduced or lessened enthusiasm.

  • Le volcan éteint n'a pas été actif depuis des années.

    The dormant volcano has not been active for years.

    It conveys the state of the volcano being inactive or dormant.

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