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derogatory in French

derogatory in French is péjoratif, dépréciatif — derogatory means showing a low opinion of someone or something; disrespectful and insulting.

derogatory in French

péjoratif
adj
Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.
dépréciatif
adj
Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.

What does "derogatory" mean?

  1. adj Showing a low opinion of someone or something; disrespectful and insulting.
    "He was fired for making derogatory comments about a colleague."

derogatory in a sentence

  • He was fired for making derogatory comments about a colleague.
  • The article used derogatory language about the town's residents.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "derogatory" in French?

"derogatory" in French is péjoratif, dépréciatif. derogatory means: Showing a low opinion of someone or something; disrespectful and insulting.

How do you use "derogatory" in a sentence?

Example: "He was fired for making derogatory comments about a colleague." In French, "derogatory" is péjoratif, dépréciatif.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "derogatory": péjoratif, dépréciatif.

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