No. 9,839 in French
fades
Lacking flavor; bland.
In a sentence
Les couleurs de ce tableau sont fades.
The colors of this painting are dull.
Here, 'fades' describes the lack of vibrancy or intensity of the colors, making them appear dull and lifeless.
Ces légumes cuits sont fades, sans épices.
These cooked vegetables are bland, without spices.
In this context, 'fades' is used to express the lack of flavor or taste in the food.
Les discussions étaient fades, sans aucun enthousiasme.
The discussions were bland, without any enthusiasm.
Here, 'fades' is applied to describe the conversations that felt uninteresting or lacking in lively elements.
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