This is the 11980th most frequent French word.
terni
"Terni" means "tarnished" or "dulled."
In this sentence, 'ternie' functions as a verb meaning to 'tarnish' or 'damage' figuratively, as in reputation or perception.
Son image publique est ternie par les scandales.
His public image is tarnished by the scandals.
Here, 'terni' is used to signify the fading of brightness or luster over time, emphasizing temporal change.
La peinture est vieille et son éclat a terni.
The paint is old, and its shine has faded.
In this usage, 'terni' describes a physical condition where an object, here the necklace, has lost its shine likely due to oxidation or exposure over time.