This is the 9558th most frequent French word.
dégénérée
"Degenerated" or "depraved."
In this sentence, 'dégénéré' is used as an adjective to describe the declining physical condition of the tree.
L'arbre est devenu dégénéré après des années de maladie.
The tree became degenerate after years of illness.
Here, 'dégénérée' describes a society that has morally or ethically declined over time.
La société dégénérée a perdu ses valeurs fondamentales.
The degenerate society has lost its fundamental values.
In this context, 'dégénérée' reflects a work of art or concept that deviates from an accepted standard, used metaphorically.