French Word · Beginner
dépérir
to decline, to fade away, to wither away, to go downhill
Pronunciation: /de.pe.ʁiʁ/
Meaning
to decline, to fade away, to wither away, to go downhill
Example
L’enfant dépérissait, la mère et la grand-mère se dévoraient d’inquiétude.
The child was in decline, the mother and the grandmother consumed themselves with worry.
Practice tips
- Practice dépérir out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for beginner-level learners.