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offensive in French

offensive in French is offensant, offensif, offensive — offensive means causing anger, disgust, or hurt feelings.

offensive in French

offensant
adj
Causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, hatred, sadness, or indignation.
offensif
adj
offensive
noun

What does "offensive" mean?

  1. adj Causing anger, disgust, or hurt feelings.
    "Some found the comedian's jokes deeply offensive."
  2. adj Relating to attacking, or to a team's effort to score, rather than defending.
    "The general planned an offensive strike at dawn."
  3. noun A military attack, or a sustained effort to achieve something.
    "The army launched a major offensive along the northern border."

offensive in a sentence

  • Some found the comedian's jokes deeply offensive.
  • The advert was pulled after complaints that it was offensive.
  • The general planned an offensive strike at dawn.
  • The army launched a major offensive along the northern border.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "offensive" in French?

"offensive" in French is offensant, offensif, offensive. offensive means: Causing anger, disgust, or hurt feelings.

How do you use "offensive" in a sentence?

Example: "Some found the comedian's jokes deeply offensive." In French, "offensive" is offensant, offensif, offensive.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "offensive": offensant, offensif, offensive.

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