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dreary in French

dreary in French is insipide, maussade, terne — dreary means dull, gloomy, and depressing.

dreary in French

insipide
adj
Drab; dark, colorless, or cheerless.
maussade
adj
Drab; dark, colorless, or cheerless.
terne
adj
Drab; dark, colorless, or cheerless.

What does "dreary" mean?

  1. adj Dull, gloomy, and depressing.
    "It was a dreary, rain-soaked afternoon."
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dreary in a sentence

  • It was a dreary, rain-soaked afternoon.
  • The office had a dreary grey carpet and no windows.

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What is "dreary" in French?

"dreary" in French is insipide, maussade, terne. dreary means: Dull, gloomy, and depressing.

How do you use "dreary" in a sentence?

Example: "It was a dreary, rain-soaked afternoon." In French, "dreary" is insipide, maussade, terne.

Are there other ways to say "dreary" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "dreary": insipide, maussade, terne.

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