This is the 12296th most frequent French word.
éculés
Worn-out, overused, or cliché.
Used as an adjective to describe ideas or expressions that are overused and thus lack originality.
Ces arguments sont complètement éculés.
These arguments are completely hackneyed.
Emphasizes the outdated and over-repetitive nature of jokes that fail to amuse.
Ses vieilles plaisanteries éculées ne sont plus drôles.
His old hackneyed jokes are not funny anymore.
Advises against the utilization of clichés or trite language to foster engagement and originality.