English–French
“dull” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/tɛʁniʁ/
Example
Le temps a terni la peinture.
Time has dulled the paint.
How to say “dull” in French
“Dull” in French is ternir.
A bright surface losing its shine or vivid color, while its appeal fades as well.
Example sentences with ternir
La polémique a terni sa réputation.
The controversy tarnished his reputation.
Tips for using ternir
- Ternir is transitive, and the passive phrase La réputation a été ternie uses être with a past participle agreeing with the feminine noun.