This is the 11098th most frequent French word.
pourrir
To rot or decay.
In this sentence, 'pourrir' is used to describe the physical decomposition or decay of fruits.
Les fruits laissés dehors commencent à pourrir.
The fruits left outside start to rot.
Here, 'pourrir' is utilized metaphorically to signify the degradation or decline in quality of the Earth.
Si nous ne changeons pas notre comportement, notre planète va pourrir.
If we do not change our behavior, our planet will rot.
In this instance, 'pourrir' is employed figuratively to express wasting or neglecting initiatives over time.