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moody in French

moody in French is lunatique, mélancolique, lugubre — moody means prone to sudden changes in emotional state; temperamental.

moody in French

lunatique
adj
Given to sudden or frequent changes of mind; temperamental.
mélancolique
adj
Sulky or depressed.
lugubre
adj
Dour, gloomy or brooding.
mélancolique
adj
Dour, gloomy or brooding.
taciturne
adj
Dour, gloomy or brooding.

What does "moody" mean?

  1. adj Prone to sudden changes in emotional state; temperamental.
    "Teenagers can be moody, cheerful one minute and sullen the next."
  2. adj Sulky, gloomy, or bad-tempered.
    "He went quiet and moody after losing the match."
  3. adj Having a dark, brooding, or atmospheric quality.
    "The photographer specialised in moody black-and-white landscapes."

moody in a sentence

  • Teenagers can be moody, cheerful one minute and sullen the next.
  • He went quiet and moody after losing the match.
  • The photographer specialised in moody black-and-white landscapes.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "moody" in French?

"moody" in French is lunatique, mélancolique, lugubre. moody means: Prone to sudden changes in emotional state; temperamental.

How do you use "moody" in a sentence?

Example: "Teenagers can be moody, cheerful one minute and sullen the next." In French, "moody" is lunatique, mélancolique, lugubre.

Are there other ways to say "moody" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "moody": lunatique, mélancolique, lugubre, taciturne.

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