prude in French
prude in French is prude, bégueule, sainte-nitouche — prude means someone who is easily shocked or offended by anything sexual or improper, and overly concerned with proper behavior.
prude in French
prude
A person who is or tries to be excessively proper, especially one who is easily offended by matters of a sexual nature.
bégueule
A person who is or tries to be excessively proper, especially one who is easily offended by matters of a sexual nature.
sainte-nitouche
A person who is or tries to be excessively proper, especially one who is easily offended by matters of a sexual nature.
What does "prude" mean?
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noun Someone who is easily shocked or offended by anything sexual or improper, and overly concerned with proper behavior.
"Don't be such a prude — it's just a swimsuit."
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adj Prudish; excessively modest or easily scandalized.
"She gave a prude little laugh at the joke."
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prude in a sentence
- Don't be such a prude — it's just a swimsuit.
- She gave a prude little laugh at the joke.
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What is "prude" in French?
"prude" in French is prude, bégueule, sainte-nitouche. prude means: Someone who is easily shocked or offended by anything sexual or improper, and overly concerned with proper behavior.
How do you use "prude" in a sentence?
Example: "Don't be such a prude — it's just a swimsuit." In French, "prude" is prude, bégueule, sainte-nitouche.
Are there other ways to say "prude" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "prude": prude, bégueule, sainte-nitouche.
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