hokey in French
hokey in French is cucul la praline, bidon, mélo — hokey means corny or overly sentimental in a way that feels fake or old-fashioned.
hokey in French
cucul la praline
bidon
(US, colloquial) Phony, as if a hoax; noticeably contrived; of obviously flimsy credibility or quality.
mélo
(US, colloquial) Corny; overly or unbelievably sentimental.
What does "hokey" mean?
-
adjective Corny or overly sentimental in a way that feels fake or old-fashioned.
"The movie's hokey dialogue made the audience groan."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in French.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the French meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in French
hokey in a sentence
- The movie's hokey dialogue made the audience groan.
- It was a hokey love song, but somehow it still worked.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "hokey" in French?
"hokey" in French is cucul la praline, bidon, mélo. hokey means: Corny or overly sentimental in a way that feels fake or old-fashioned.
How do you use "hokey" in a sentence?
Example: "The movie's hokey dialogue made the audience groan." In French, "hokey" is cucul la praline, bidon, mélo.
Are there other ways to say "hokey" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "hokey": cucul la praline, bidon, mélo.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
