No. 11,099 in French
pourriture
Rot; decay.
In a sentence
La pourriture des fruits est un signe de fermentation.
Fruit rot is a sign of fermentation.
'Pourriture' refers to the decay or rotting of organic material, specifically fruit in this instance.
Son comportement arrogant est une véritable pourriture.
His arrogant behavior is a true corruption.
'Pourriture' metaphorically describes a moral or ethical decay here, applied to behavior.
La vieille maison avait une odeur de pourriture et d'humidité.
The old house had a smell of rot and dampness.
'Pourriture' indicates a physical state of decay or decomposition in this context.
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