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ignored or not given enough attention or care

négligé

tired, exhausted or in a weakened state due to overwork or illness

épuisé

deserving of time, effort, or attention due to inherent value or benefits

qui vaut la peine

(of a building, car, etc.) left and not needed or used anymore

abandonné

(of a person or thing) using more resources, time, or money than is necessary or appropriate

gaspilleur

characterized by growth and success

florissant

having features or characteristics that are pleasing

séduisant

to provide treatment for or help a person or an animal that is sick or injured

se sentir concerné par

(of a place) having people living in it

habité

(of a person) capable of performing tasks or completing work with the least amount of wasted time, effort, or resources

efficace

to give a boost to one's energy or mood

rénover

a continuous reduction in something's amount, value, intensity, etc.

déclin

having features or qualities that are not aesthetically pleasing or attractive

peu attrayant

lacking any purpose or goal

related to or characteristic of a city or town

urbain

a beautiful scene in the countryside that can be seen in one particular view

paysage

a small structure, often found at bus stops, that provides cover and shelter for passengers waiting for a bus, typically consisting of walls and a roof

abribus

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

chemin

a very tall building with many floors

tour

a sign that shows warnings or information to drivers

panneau de signalisation

related to the manufacturing or production of goods on a large scale

industriel

a vast area that is the property of an individual, usually with a large house built on it

domaine

a device found on a street or in a parking lot that requires payment to allow a vehicle to be parked for a certain amount of time

parcmètre

a designated area on a road where pedestrians have the right of way to cross the street safely

passage piéton

a raised portion of a road surface designed to slow down vehicles in order to increase safety for pedestrians or other drivers

dos d'âne

to cover or close off a window, door, or other opening with wooden boards

fermer avec des planches

(of a building) to fall apart

s'effondrer

having a poor condition, often because of being abandoned or neglected for a long time

délabré

to grow or develop in a healthy and successful way

bien pousser

rich and financially successful

prospère

to make a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating, or cleaning it

rénover

physically strong and healthy

robuste

(of a person) dressed in worn and old clothes

miteux