poussiéreux

poussiéreux
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. dusty
J'ai trouvé quelques bouteilles de vin poussiéreuses dans le grenier.I found a few dusty bottles of wine in the attic.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(obsolete)
a. outdated (thinking)
Les solutions poussiéreuses que propose le maire ne résoudront pas nos problèmes.The outdated solutions that the mayor is proposing will not solve our problems.
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