végéter

Senses

1. 1.

   to vegetate

   to exist passively without growth, vitality, or purpose

2. 2.

   to languish

   to remain in a stagnant or neglected state

3. 3.

   to live idly

   to pass time without activity or ambition

Examples

• "Il ne veut pas végéter dans ce petit village."

  He does not want to vegetate in that small village.

• "L'économie du pays végète depuis des années."

  The country's economy has been languishing for years.

• "Elle refuse de végéter sur le canapé toute la journée."

  She refuses to idle away on the couch all day.

Usage

Common in literary and journalistic contexts to describe stagnation, lack of progress, or passive existence. Often carries a pejorative tone suggesting wasted potential. Frequently used with contexts of career, economy, or personal motivation.