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penniless in French

penniless in French is sans le sou — penniless means having no money at all; extremely poor.

penniless in French

sans le sou
adj

What does "penniless" mean?

  1. adj Having no money at all; extremely poor.
    "He arrived in the city penniless and slept in the train station."

penniless in a sentence

  • He arrived in the city penniless and slept in the train station.
  • The gambling debts left the family virtually penniless.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "penniless" in French?

"penniless" in French is sans le sou. penniless means: Having no money at all; extremely poor.

How do you use "penniless" in a sentence?

Example: "He arrived in the city penniless and slept in the train station." In French, "penniless" is sans le sou.

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