petulant in French
petulant in French is irascible, pétulant — petulant means irritable and sulky in a childish way, often over something minor.
petulant in French
irascible
Childishly irritable.
pétulant
Childishly irritable.
What does "petulant" mean?
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adj Irritable and sulky in a childish way, often over something minor.
"He gave a petulant sigh when told he couldn't have another biscuit."
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petulant in a sentence
- He gave a petulant sigh when told he couldn't have another biscuit.
- The star's petulant outburst at the interviewer made headlines.
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What is "petulant" in French?
"petulant" in French is irascible, pétulant. petulant means: Irritable and sulky in a childish way, often over something minor.
How do you use "petulant" in a sentence?
Example: "He gave a petulant sigh when told he couldn't have another biscuit." In French, "petulant" is irascible, pétulant.
Are there other ways to say "petulant" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "petulant": irascible, pétulant.
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