French Conversation · Level 31
89 words
French word
pourri
Pronunciation
IPA/puʁi/
Meaning
- adjectiverotten
Example
Cette pomme est pourrie.
This apple is rotten.
More examples
Le système politique est pourri.
The political system is corrupt.
Core concept
Food whose structure has broken down until it is visibly spoiled and gives off a bad smell.
Common phrases
œuf pourri
rotten egg
fromage pourri
rotten cheese
système pourri
corrupt system
Similar words
moisi: Covered or penetrated by mold, with patches or powdery growth.
gâté: Spoiled in quality or flavor and no longer fit to eat.
avarié: Degraded through poor storage or handling and no longer fit for consumption.
Definition in French
Qualifie quelque chose qui s'est décomposé et qui dégage une odeur désagréable, surtout appliqué aux aliments.
Word origin
French pourri developed from the past participle of pourrir, a verb inherited through Old French from Latin putrere, 'to rot'.
Usage tips
- Applied to a person, group, or institution, pourri expresses strong criticism rather than literal decay.