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rude in French

rude in French is impoli, malpoli — rude means not polite; showing a lack of respect for others.

rude in French

impoli
adj
Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous.
malpoli
adj
Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous.

What does "rude" mean?

  1. adjective Not polite; showing a lack of respect for others.
    "Talking loudly on the phone in the quiet carriage is rude, you know."
  2. adjective Roughly made or lacking sophistication.
    "The farmer slept in a rude hut with a roof of straw."
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rude in a sentence

  • Talking loudly on the phone in the quiet carriage is rude, you know.
  • It was rude of him to interrupt the speaker.
  • The farmer slept in a rude hut with a roof of straw.
  • They crossed the stream on a rude bridge made from a single fallen log.

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What is "rude" in French?
"rude" in French is impoli, malpoli. rude means: Not polite; showing a lack of respect for others.
How do you use "rude" in a sentence?
Example: "Talking loudly on the phone in the quiet carriage is rude, you know." In French, "rude" is impoli, malpoli.
Are there other ways to say "rude" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "rude": impoli, malpoli.
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