improper in French
improper in French is inadapté, inapproprié, impropre — improper means not suitable, appropriate, or correct for the situation.
improper in French
inadapté
Unsuitable to needs or circumstances; inappropriate; inapt.
inapproprié
Unsuitable to needs or circumstances; inappropriate; inapt.
impropre
Unsuitable to needs or circumstances; inappropriate; inapt.
impropre
Not in keeping with conventional mores or good manners; indecent or immodest.
grossier
Not in keeping with conventional mores or good manners; indecent or immodest.
inconvenant
Not in keeping with conventional mores or good manners; indecent or immodest.
impropre
Not properly named; See, for example, improper fraction.
What does "improper" mean?
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adj Not suitable, appropriate, or correct for the situation.
"It would be improper to discuss the case with the press."
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adj Not in keeping with accepted standards of behaviour; indecent.
"The comedian's jokes were considered improper for a family show."
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improper in a sentence
- It would be improper to discuss the case with the press.
- Wearing trainers to the formal dinner felt improper.
- The comedian's jokes were considered improper for a family show.
- The vicar blushed at the improper song the children had learned.
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What is "improper" in French?
"improper" in French is inadapté, inapproprié, impropre. improper means: Not suitable, appropriate, or correct for the situation.
How do you use "improper" in a sentence?
Example: "It would be improper to discuss the case with the press." In French, "improper" is inadapté, inapproprié, impropre.
Are there other ways to say "improper" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "improper": inadapté, inapproprié, impropre, grossier, inconvenant.
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