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inferior in French

inferior in French is inférieur — inferior means lower in rank, quality, or importance than something or someone else.

inferior in French

inférieur
adj
inférieur
noun
A person of lower rank, stature, or ability to another.

What does "inferior" mean?

  1. adj Lower in rank, quality, or importance than something or someone else.
    "The reviewer called the sequel clearly inferior to the original film."
  2. adj Situated lower down, especially in anatomy — closer to the feet than another part.
    "The inferior surface of the lung sits just above the diaphragm."
  3. noun A person ranked or regarded as lower in status or ability.
    "He always treated junior staff as inferiors rather than colleagues."

inferior in a sentence

  • The reviewer called the sequel clearly inferior to the original film.
  • He was never made to feel inferior just because he hadn't been to university.
  • The inferior surface of the lung sits just above the diaphragm.
  • He always treated junior staff as inferiors rather than colleagues.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "inferior" in French?

"inferior" in French is inférieur. inferior means: Lower in rank, quality, or importance than something or someone else.

How do you use "inferior" in a sentence?

Example: "The reviewer called the sequel clearly inferior to the original film." In French, "inferior" is inférieur.

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