fade
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. bland
Sans épices, le potage de légumes est très fade.Without any spices, the vegetable soup is very bland.
b. tasteless
Le plat était un peu fade, alors ma mère a ajouté du sel.The dish was a bit tasteless, so my mother added some salt.
c. insipid
Ce gratin dauphinois était fade et manquait de caractère.This gratin dauphinois was insipid and lacked character.
a. dull
Cette peinture est fade. J'aimerais quelque chose de plus vibrant.This paint color is dull. I'd like something more vibrant.
b. washed out
Le tableau de Sophie semble fade sous cette lumière.Sophie’s painting looks washed out under this light.
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(tedious)
a. dull
Le discours était tellement fade que je me suis endormi.The speech was so dull that I fell asleep.
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