clumsy in French
clumsy in French is maladroit, gauche, empoté — clumsy means awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.
clumsy in French
maladroit
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
gauche
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
empoté
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
lourd
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
What does "clumsy" mean?
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adj Awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.
"He made a clumsy attempt to catch the falling glass."
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adj Poorly made, handled, or expressed; lacking skill or tact.
"It was a clumsy attempt at an apology."
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clumsy in a sentence
- He made a clumsy attempt to catch the falling glass.
- The puppy was still clumsy on its oversized paws.
- It was a clumsy attempt at an apology.
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What is "clumsy" in French?
"clumsy" in French is maladroit, gauche, empoté. clumsy means: Awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.
How do you use "clumsy" in a sentence?
Example: "He made a clumsy attempt to catch the falling glass." In French, "clumsy" is maladroit, gauche, empoté.
Are there other ways to say "clumsy" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "clumsy": maladroit, gauche, empoté, lourd.
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