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cranky in French

cranky in French is chafouin, grincheux — cranky means easily irritated; grumpy and bad-tempered.

cranky in French

chafouin
adj
Grouchy, grumpy, irritable; easily upset.
grincheux
adj
Grouchy, grumpy, irritable; easily upset.

What does "cranky" mean?

  1. adjective Easily irritated; grumpy and bad-tempered.
    "The toddler gets cranky when she misses her nap."
  2. adjective Not working properly; faulty or unreliable.
    "The old printer is cranky and jams constantly."
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cranky in a sentence

  • The toddler gets cranky when she misses her nap.
  • He was cranky after the long, delayed flight.
  • The old printer is cranky and jams constantly.

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What is "cranky" in French?

"cranky" in French is chafouin, grincheux. cranky means: Easily irritated; grumpy and bad-tempered.

How do you use "cranky" in a sentence?

Example: "The toddler gets cranky when she misses her nap." In French, "cranky" is chafouin, grincheux.

Are there other ways to say "cranky" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "cranky": chafouin, grincheux.

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