funk in French
funk in French is puanteur, funk — funk means a strong, unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
funk in French
puanteur
(countable) Foul or unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
funk
(uncountable, music genre) A style of music derived from 1960s soul music, with elements of rock and other styles, characterized by a prominent bass guitar, dance-friendly sound, a strong emphasis on the downbeat, and much syncopation.
What does "funk" mean?
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noun A strong, unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
"The locker room had a distinct funk after the game."
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noun A style of rhythmic dance music derived from soul music, featuring a strong bass line and syncopated beat.
"James Brown is often credited as one of the founders of funk."
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noun A state of depression, gloom, or nervous fear.
"After losing the job, he fell into a real funk for weeks."
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verb To give off an unpleasant smell.
"The gym bag was funking up the whole car."
funk in a sentence
- The locker room had a distinct funk after the game.
- James Brown is often credited as one of the founders of funk.
- After losing the job, he fell into a real funk for weeks.
- The gym bag was funking up the whole car.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "funk" in French?
"funk" in French is puanteur, funk. funk means: A strong, unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
How do you use "funk" in a sentence?
Example: "The locker room had a distinct funk after the game." In French, "funk" is puanteur, funk.
Are there other ways to say "funk" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "funk": puanteur, funk.
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