bawdy in French
bawdy in French is grivois, paillard — bawdy means humorously crude or sexual in a way that is meant to amuse rather than offend.
bawdy in French
grivois
Obscene; filthy; unchaste. [from 15th Century]
paillard
Obscene; filthy; unchaste. [from 15th Century]
What does "bawdy" mean?
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adj Humorously crude or sexual in a way that is meant to amuse rather than offend.
"The comedian told a string of bawdy jokes that had the whole pub laughing."
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bawdy in a sentence
- The comedian told a string of bawdy jokes that had the whole pub laughing.
- Shakespeare's plays are full of bawdy wordplay.
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What is "bawdy" in French?
"bawdy" in French is grivois, paillard. bawdy means: Humorously crude or sexual in a way that is meant to amuse rather than offend.
How do you use "bawdy" in a sentence?
Example: "The comedian told a string of bawdy jokes that had the whole pub laughing." In French, "bawdy" is grivois, paillard.
Are there other ways to say "bawdy" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "bawdy": grivois, paillard.
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