No. 3,164 in French
péri
"Péri" (noun) in French refers to a mythical creature, often depicted as a fairy or spirit in Persian mythology.
In a sentence
Le héros a péri lors de la bataille finale.
The hero perished during the final battle.
In this sentence, 'péri' is used as a conjugated form of the verb 'périr', in the past participle, meaning 'to perish' in the context of someone dying.
Elle a péri sous le poids des responsabilités.
She perished under the weight of responsibilities.
Here 'péri' metaphorically expresses being overwhelmed or overcome, showing a figurative use often found in reflective or poetic contexts.
La rose a péri à cause du gel nocturne.
The rose withered due to nighttime frost.
This usage of 'péri' denotes the destruction or decline due to adverse conditions, applied here to an inanimate subject.
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