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dismal in French

dismal in French is lamentable, misérable, morne — dismal means gloomy, dreary, and depressing.

dismal in French

lamentable
adj
Disappointingly inadequate.
misérable
adj
Disappointingly inadequate.
morne
adj
Causing despair; gloomy and bleak.
lugubre
adj
Causing despair; gloomy and bleak.
déprimant
adj
Depressing, dreary, cheerless.

What does "dismal" mean?

  1. adjective Gloomy, dreary, and depressing.
    "She was lost in dismal thoughts of despair"
  2. adjective Very poor in quality or performance.
    "The team put in a dismal performance, losing five games in a row."
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dismal in a sentence

  • She was lost in dismal thoughts of despair
  • It was a dismal, rainy afternoon and nobody wanted to go outside.
  • The team put in a dismal performance, losing five games in a row.

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What is "dismal" in French?
"dismal" in French is lamentable, misérable, morne. dismal means: Gloomy, dreary, and depressing.
How do you use "dismal" in a sentence?
Example: "It was a dismal, rainy afternoon and nobody wanted to go outside." In French, "dismal" is lamentable, misérable, morne.
Are there other ways to say "dismal" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "dismal": lamentable, misérable, morne, lugubre, déprimant.
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