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paltry in French

paltry in French is dérisoire, misérable — paltry means so small in amount or value as to be almost insulting; trivial or worthless.

paltry in French

dérisoire
adj
Trashy, trivial, of little value.
misérable
adj
Of little monetary worth.
dérisoire
adj
Of little monetary worth.

What does "paltry" mean?

  1. adj So small in amount or value as to be almost insulting; trivial or worthless.
    "He was offered a paltry sum for the antique vase."

paltry in a sentence

  • He was offered a paltry sum for the antique vase.
  • The company gave a paltry apology after the scandal.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "paltry" in French?

"paltry" in French is dérisoire, misérable. paltry means: So small in amount or value as to be almost insulting; trivial or worthless.

How do you use "paltry" in a sentence?

Example: "He was offered a paltry sum for the antique vase." In French, "paltry" is dérisoire, misérable.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "paltry": dérisoire, misérable.

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