beggar in French
beggar in French is mendiant, mendiante, gueux — beggar means a person who lives by asking others for money or food.
beggar in French
mendiant
A person who begs.
mendiante
A person who begs.
gueux
A person who begs.
gueuse
A person who begs.
quêteuse
A person who begs.
quêteux
A person who begs.
What does "beggar" mean?
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noun A person who lives by asking others for money or food.
"A beggar sat outside the church every morning."
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verb To reduce someone to poverty, or to go far beyond what words or resources can describe or provide.
"The medical bills nearly beggared the family."
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beggar in a sentence
- A beggar sat outside the church every morning.
- The medical bills nearly beggared the family.
- The view from the summit beggars description.
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What is "beggar" in French?
"beggar" in French is mendiant, mendiante, gueux. beggar means: A person who lives by asking others for money or food.
How do you use "beggar" in a sentence?
Example: "A beggar sat outside the church every morning." In French, "beggar" is mendiant, mendiante, gueux.
Are there other ways to say "beggar" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "beggar": mendiant, mendiante, gueux, gueuse, quêteuse, quêteux.
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