pourrir

Definitions of pourrir
  1. verb
    become rotten
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    type of:
    gâcher
    become unfit for consumption or use
  2. verb
    become putrid; decay with an offensive smell
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    type of:
    se décomposer
    undergo decay or decomposition
  3. verb
    undergo decay or decomposition
    synonyms: se décomposer
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    types:
    se décomposer
    break down
    gâcher
    become unfit for consumption or use
    accrocher, suspendre
    suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste
    type of:
    changer
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  4. verb
    break down
    synonyms: se décomposer
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    types:
    accrocher, suspendre
    suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste
    type of:
    se décomposer
    undergo decay or decomposition
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