scum in French
scum in French is couche, crasse, mousse — scum means a thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.
scum in French
couche
(uncountable) A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
crasse
(uncountable) A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
mousse
(uncountable) A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
écume
(uncountable) A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
racaille
(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.
drigaille
(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.
ordure
(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.
salaud
(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.
What does "scum" mean?
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noun A thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.
"During smelting, scum rises to the surface and is then removed by the smelter."
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noun A thoroughly contemptible or worthless person, or such people collectively.
"The judge called the fraudster "the scum of the earth.""
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scum in a sentence
- During smelting, scum rises to the surface and is then removed by the smelter.
- Green scum had formed across the surface of the stagnant pond.
- The judge called the fraudster "the scum of the earth."
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What is "scum" in French?
"scum" in French is couche, crasse, mousse. scum means: A thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.
How do you use "scum" in a sentence?
Example: "Green scum had formed across the surface of the stagnant pond." In French, "scum" is couche, crasse, mousse.
Are there other ways to say "scum" in French?
Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "scum": couche, crasse, mousse, écume, racaille, drigaille.
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