dismal in French
dismal in French is lamentable, misérable, morne — dismal means gloomy, dreary, and depressing.
dismal in French
lamentable
Disappointingly inadequate.
misérable
Disappointingly inadequate.
morne
Causing despair; gloomy and bleak.
lugubre
Causing despair; gloomy and bleak.
déprimant
Depressing, dreary, cheerless.
What does "dismal" mean?
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adjective Gloomy, dreary, and depressing.
"It was a dismal, rainy afternoon and nobody wanted to go outside."
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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
- 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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