French Conversation · Level 37
74 words
French word
pourrir
Pronunciation
IPA/puʁiʁ/
Meaning
- verbrot
Example
Le fromage a pourri dans le frigo.
The cheese has rotted in the fridge.
More examples
Ne laisse pas le lait pourrir à température ambiante.
Don't let the milk spoil at room temperature.
Core concept
Organic matter gradually turning into foul-smelling material that can no longer be used or eaten.
Common phrases
laisser pourrir
let ___ spoil
pourrir dans le frigo
spoil in the fridge
Similar words
se gâter: Spoil as its taste or smell becomes unpleasant and makes it inedible.
moisir: Become moldy, with white or green spots or a film appearing on the surface.
se décomposer: Decompose as the material breaks down and loses its original form.
s'abîmer: Become impaired or damaged because of outside influences.
Definition in French
Subir une dégradation organique qui rend impropre à l'usage ou à la consommation et produit souvent une odeur désagréable.
Word origin
Old French porrir developed from Late Latin putrire and retained the sense of organic decay.
Usage tips
- Pourrir is a regular second-group verb, with present forms such as je pourris and nous pourrissons.