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
Trashy, trivial, of little value.
misérable
Of little monetary worth.
dérisoire
Of little monetary worth.
What does "paltry" mean?
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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."
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paltry in a sentence
- He was offered a paltry sum for the antique vase.
- The company gave a paltry apology after the scandal.
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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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