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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
noun
A person who begs.
mendiante
noun
A person who begs.
gueux
noun
A person who begs.
gueuse
noun
A person who begs.
quêteuse
noun
A person who begs.
quêteux
noun
A person who begs.

What does "beggar" mean?

  1. noun A person who lives by asking others for money or food.
    "A beggar sat outside the church every morning."
  2. 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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