dire in French
dire in French is funeste, sinistre, terrible — dire means extremely serious or urgent, often warning of disaster.
dire in French
funeste
Warning of bad consequences: ill-boding; portentous.
sinistre
Warning of bad consequences: ill-boding; portentous.
terrible
Requiring action to prevent bad consequences: urgent, pressing.
extrême
Requiring action to prevent bad consequences: urgent, pressing.
pressant
Requiring action to prevent bad consequences: urgent, pressing.
terrible
Expressing bad consequences: dreadful; dismal.
extrême
Expressing bad consequences: dreadful; dismal.
What does "dire" mean?
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adj Extremely serious or urgent, often warning of disaster.
"The country is in dire need of humanitarian aid."
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adj (informal) Extremely bad in quality.
"The film's reviews were absolutely dire."
dire in a sentence
- The country is in dire need of humanitarian aid.
- Doctors warned of dire consequences if she skipped treatment.
- The film's reviews were absolutely dire.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "dire" in French?
"dire" in French is funeste, sinistre, terrible. dire means: Extremely serious or urgent, often warning of disaster.
How do you use "dire" in a sentence?
Example: "The country is in dire need of humanitarian aid." In French, "dire" is funeste, sinistre, terrible.
Are there other ways to say "dire" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "dire": funeste, sinistre, terrible, extrême, pressant.
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