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preposterous in French

preposterous in French is insensé, ridicule, absurde — preposterous means utterly absurd or unreasonable; going against common sense.

preposterous in French

insensé
adj
Absurd, or contrary to common sense.
ridicule
adj
Absurd, or contrary to common sense.
absurde
adj
Absurd, or contrary to common sense.
aberrant
adj
Absurd, or contrary to common sense.

What does "preposterous" mean?

  1. adjective Utterly absurd or unreasonable; going against common sense.
    "It's preposterous to think we could finish the project in a single day."
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preposterous in a sentence

  • It's preposterous to think we could finish the project in a single day.
  • The claim that the earth is flat is simply preposterous.

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What is "preposterous" in French?

"preposterous" in French is insensé, ridicule, absurde. preposterous means: Utterly absurd or unreasonable; going against common sense.

How do you use "preposterous" in a sentence?

Example: "It's preposterous to think we could finish the project in a single day." In French, "preposterous" is insensé, ridicule, absurde.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "preposterous": insensé, ridicule, absurde, aberrant.

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