obtuse in French
obtuse in French is obtus, sourd — obtuse means slow to understand or notice things that seem obvious to others.
obtuse in French
obtus
sourd
Of sound, etc.: deadened, muffled, muted.
What does "obtuse" mean?
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adj Slow to understand or notice things that seem obvious to others.
"He was being deliberately obtuse, pretending not to see the point."
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adj Of an angle: greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.
"The roof formed an obtuse angle where the two slopes met."
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adj Blunt or rounded rather than sharp or pointed.
"The leaf has an obtuse tip rather than a pointed one."
obtuse in a sentence
- He was being deliberately obtuse, pretending not to see the point.
- The roof formed an obtuse angle where the two slopes met.
- The leaf has an obtuse tip rather than a pointed one.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "obtuse" in French?
"obtuse" in French is obtus, sourd. obtuse means: Slow to understand or notice things that seem obvious to others.
How do you use "obtuse" in a sentence?
Example: "He was being deliberately obtuse, pretending not to see the point." In French, "obtuse" is obtus, sourd.
Are there other ways to say "obtuse" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "obtuse": obtus, sourd.
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