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abysmal in French

abysmal in French is abyssal, exécrable, terrible — abysmal means extremely bad; of very poor quality.

abysmal in French

abyssal
adj
(now, rare) Pertaining to, or resembling an abyss. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
exécrable
adj
(figurative) Extremely bad; terrible.
terrible
adj
(figurative) Extremely bad; terrible.
épouvantable
adj
(figurative) Extremely bad; terrible.

What does "abysmal" mean?

  1. adj Extremely bad; of very poor quality.
    "The team's defense was abysmal in the second half."
  2. adj Resembling a bottomless pit; immense and deep.
    "The cave descended into an abysmal darkness."
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abysmal in a sentence

  • The team's defense was abysmal in the second half.
  • Customer service at the store was abysmal.
  • The cave descended into an abysmal darkness.

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What is "abysmal" in French?

"abysmal" in French is abyssal, exécrable, terrible. abysmal means: Extremely bad; of very poor quality.

How do you use "abysmal" in a sentence?

Example: "The team's defense was abysmal in the second half." In French, "abysmal" is abyssal, exécrable, terrible.

Are there other ways to say "abysmal" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "abysmal": abyssal, exécrable, terrible, épouvantable.

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