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dire in French

dire in French is funeste, sinistre, terrible — dire means extremely serious or urgent, often warning of disaster.

dire in French

funeste
adj
Warning of bad consequences: ill-boding; portentous.
sinistre
adj
Warning of bad consequences: ill-boding; portentous.
terrible
adj
Requiring action to prevent bad consequences: urgent, pressing.
extrême
adj
Requiring action to prevent bad consequences: urgent, pressing.
pressant
adj
Requiring action to prevent bad consequences: urgent, pressing.
terrible
adj
Expressing bad consequences: dreadful; dismal.
extrême
adj
Expressing bad consequences: dreadful; dismal.

What does "dire" mean?

  1. adj Extremely serious or urgent, often warning of disaster.
    "The country is in dire need of humanitarian aid."
  2. 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.

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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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