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foul in French

foul in French is souillé, indécent, répugnant — foul means dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant, especially in smell or taste.

foul in French

souillé
adj
Covered with, or containing unclean matter; dirty.
indécent
adj
(of words or a way of speaking) Obscene, vulgar or abusive.
répugnant
adj
Disgusting, repulsive; causing disgust.
faute
noun
(sports) A breach of the rules of a game, especially one involving inappropriate contact with an opposing player in order to gain an advantage; for example, tripping someone up in soccer, or contact of any kind in basketball.

What does "foul" mean?

  1. adj Dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant, especially in smell or taste.
    "A foul odor came from the abandoned building."
  2. adj Vulgar or abusive, especially referring to language.
    "He apologized for his foul language during the game."
  3. verb To make something dirty, blocked, or tangled.
    "Oil fouled the propeller and stalled the engine."
  4. verb In sports, to break a rule through illegal contact with an opponent.
    "The defender fouled him just outside the box."

foul in a sentence

  • A foul odor came from the abandoned building.
  • The weather turned foul just as they set off.
  • He apologized for his foul language during the game.
  • Oil fouled the propeller and stalled the engine.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "foul" in French?

"foul" in French is souillé, indécent, répugnant. foul means: Dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant, especially in smell or taste.

How do you use "foul" in a sentence?

Example: "A foul odor came from the abandoned building." In French, "foul" is souillé, indécent, répugnant.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "foul": souillé, indécent, répugnant, faute.

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