motley in French
motley in French is hétéroclite, bigarré — motley means made up of a wildly varied, often mismatched, mix of elements or people.
motley in French
hétéroclite
Comprising greatly varied elements, to the point of incongruity.
bigarré
Having many colours; variegated.
What does "motley" mean?
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adj Made up of a wildly varied, often mismatched, mix of elements or people.
"A motley crew of volunteers showed up to help clean the beach."
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noun The multicoloured clothing traditionally worn by a jester.
"The court fool appeared in his motley, ready to entertain the king."
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motley in a sentence
- A motley crew of volunteers showed up to help clean the beach.
- The band was a motley assortment of retired musicians and teenagers.
- The court fool appeared in his motley, ready to entertain the king.
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What is "motley" in French?
"motley" in French is hétéroclite, bigarré. motley means: Made up of a wildly varied, often mismatched, mix of elements or people.
How do you use "motley" in a sentence?
Example: "A motley crew of volunteers showed up to help clean the beach." In French, "motley" is hétéroclite, bigarré.
Are there other ways to say "motley" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "motley": hétéroclite, bigarré.
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