corny in French
corny in French is cucul, banal, dégoulinant — corny means overly sentimental, old-fashioned, or unoriginal, especially in humor or storytelling.
corny in French
cucul
Hackneyed or excessively sentimental.
banal
Hackneyed or excessively sentimental.
dégoulinant
Hackneyed or excessively sentimental.
gnangnan
Hackneyed or excessively sentimental.
kitsch
Hackneyed or excessively sentimental.
mielleux
Hackneyed or excessively sentimental.
banal
(obsolete) Producing corn or grain; furnished with grains of corn.
What does "corny" mean?
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adj Overly sentimental, old-fashioned, or unoriginal, especially in humor or storytelling.
"His jokes were so corny that everyone groaned instead of laughing."
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corny in a sentence
- His jokes were so corny that everyone groaned instead of laughing.
- The movie's ending was sweet but a bit corny.
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What is "corny" in French?
"corny" in French is cucul, banal, dégoulinant. corny means: Overly sentimental, old-fashioned, or unoriginal, especially in humor or storytelling.
How do you use "corny" in a sentence?
Example: "His jokes were so corny that everyone groaned instead of laughing." In French, "corny" is cucul, banal, dégoulinant.
Are there other ways to say "corny" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "corny": cucul, banal, dégoulinant, gnangnan, kitsch, mielleux.
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