blunder in French
blunder in French is gaffe, faux pas, bourde — blunder means a careless or embarrassing mistake.
blunder in French
gaffe
A clumsy or embarrassing mistake.
faux pas
A clumsy or embarrassing mistake.
bourde
A clumsy or embarrassing mistake.
impair
A clumsy or embarrassing mistake.
maladresse
A clumsy or embarrassing mistake.
se déplacer maladroitement
se mouvoir maladroitement
se planter
(intransitive) To make a big mistake, especially when it is careless or stupid. [from 1706]
faire une gaffe
(intransitive) To make a big mistake, especially when it is careless or stupid. [from 1706]
fauter
(intransitive) To make a big mistake, especially when it is careless or stupid. [from 1706]
gaffer
(intransitive) To make a big mistake, especially when it is careless or stupid. [from 1706]
se tromper
(intransitive) To make a big mistake, especially when it is careless or stupid. [from 1706]
What does "blunder" mean?
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noun A careless or embarrassing mistake.
"Forgetting the client's name was an unforgivable blunder."
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verb To make a careless, serious mistake.
"The company blundered by launching the product without testing it first."
blunder in a sentence
- Forgetting the client's name was an unforgivable blunder.
- The goalkeeper's blunder cost the team the match.
- The company blundered by launching the product without testing it first.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "blunder" in French?
"blunder" in French is gaffe, faux pas, bourde. blunder means: A careless or embarrassing mistake.
How do you use "blunder" in a sentence?
Example: "Forgetting the client's name was an unforgivable blunder." In French, "blunder" is gaffe, faux pas, bourde.
Are there other ways to say "blunder" in French?
Yes — French has 12 translations listed for "blunder": gaffe, faux pas, bourde, impair, maladresse, se déplacer maladroitement.
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