This is the 11099th most frequent French word.
pourriture
Rot; decay.
'Pourriture' refers to the decay or rotting of organic material, specifically fruit in this instance.
La pourriture des fruits est un signe de fermentation.
Fruit rot is a sign of fermentation.
'Pourriture' metaphorically describes a moral or ethical decay here, applied to behavior.
Son comportement arrogant est une véritable pourriture.
His arrogant behavior is a true corruption.
'Pourriture' indicates a physical state of decay or decomposition in this context.