hackneyed in French
hackneyed in French is rebattu, éculé — hackneyed means used so often that it has lost its force or originality.
hackneyed in French
rebattu
Repeated too often.
éculé
Repeated too often.
What does "hackneyed" mean?
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adjective Used so often that it has lost its force or originality.
"The speech was a string of hackneyed phrases about journeys and dreams."
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hackneyed in a sentence
- The speech was a string of hackneyed phrases about journeys and dreams.
- It is a hackneyed plot, but the cast make it watchable.
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What is "hackneyed" in French?
"hackneyed" in French is rebattu, éculé. hackneyed means: Used so often that it has lost its force or originality.
How do you use "hackneyed" in a sentence?
Example: "The speech was a string of hackneyed phrases about journeys and dreams." In French, "hackneyed" is rebattu, éculé.
Are there other ways to say "hackneyed" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "hackneyed": rebattu, éculé.
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