saccharine in French
saccharine in French is cucul la praline, fleur bleue — saccharine means sentimental in an exaggerated, sickly way that feels insincere.
saccharine in French
cucul la praline
(figurative, derogatory) Excessively sweet in action or disposition, especially if romantic or sentimental to the point of ridiculousness; sickly sweet, syrupy.
fleur bleue
(figurative, derogatory) Excessively sweet in action or disposition, especially if romantic or sentimental to the point of ridiculousness; sickly sweet, syrupy.
What does "saccharine" mean?
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adjective Sentimental in an exaggerated, sickly way that feels insincere.
"The film ends on a saccharine note that undoes everything before it."
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adjective Very sweet, or containing sugar.
"The dessert wine was almost undrinkably saccharine."
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saccharine in a sentence
- The film ends on a saccharine note that undoes everything before it.
- She sent a saccharine card full of things she plainly did not mean.
- The dessert wine was almost undrinkably saccharine.
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What is "saccharine" in French?
"saccharine" in French is cucul la praline, fleur bleue. saccharine means: Sentimental in an exaggerated, sickly way that feels insincere.
How do you use "saccharine" in a sentence?
Example: "The film ends on a saccharine note that undoes everything before it." In French, "saccharine" is cucul la praline, fleur bleue.
Are there other ways to say "saccharine" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "saccharine": cucul la praline, fleur bleue.
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