le pourri

The French word "pourri" is an adjective and can also be used as a past participle of the verb "pourrir". Here's a detailed explanation:

Meaning

1. Rotten / Decayed / Spoiled
   When describing something physical, "pourri" means that the object is decayed or rotten, usually organic matter such as fruit, wood, or food that decomposes.

   • Example: Le fruit est pourri. — The fruit is rotten.

2. Corrupt / Rotten (figuratively)
   In a figurative or metaphorical sense, "pourri" can describe a person, system, or institution as corrupt, morally bad, or spoiled. For example, politicians might be called “pourris” if they are unethical.

   • Example: Un juge pourri — A corrupt judge.

Parts of the word

• pourri is the past participle of the verb pourrir, which means to rot, to decay.
• Verb origin: pourrir (to rot) + -i (past participle ending in -ir verbs).

Synonyms

• For the physical sense: décomposé (decomposed), gâté (spoiled), avarié (spoiled, especially food).
• For the figurative sense: corrompu (corrupt), immoral, dénaturé (debased).

Antonyms

• Fresh / Untainted: frais (fresh), saint (wholesome, sometimes used metaphorically).
• Honest / Moral: intègre (upright), honnête (honest).

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Summary

"Pourri" is widely used in both literal and metaphorical contexts to describe things that have degraded or spoiled, either physically or morally.