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despicable in French

despicable in French is méprisable, abject, détestable — despicable means so morally low or cruel that it deserves scorn and contempt.

despicable in French

méprisable
adj
Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
abject
adj
Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
détestable
adj
Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.

What does "despicable" mean?

  1. adjective So morally low or cruel that it deserves scorn and contempt.
    "Cheating a disabled pensioner out of his savings is despicable."
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despicable in a sentence

  • Cheating a disabled pensioner out of his savings is despicable.
  • The critics called the film's violence despicable and gratuitous.

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What is "despicable" in French?
"despicable" in French is méprisable, abject, détestable. despicable means: So morally low or cruel that it deserves scorn and contempt.
How do you use "despicable" in a sentence?
Example: "Cheating a disabled pensioner out of his savings is despicable." In French, "despicable" is méprisable, abject, détestable.
Are there other ways to say "despicable" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "despicable": méprisable, abject, détestable.
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