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squalid in French

squalid in French is sordide, dégueulasse — squalid means extremely dirty, neglected, and unpleasant, especially describing living conditions.

squalid in French

sordide
adj
Extremely dirty and unpleasant.
dégueulasse
adj
Extremely dirty and unpleasant.

What does "squalid" mean?

  1. adj Extremely dirty, neglected, and unpleasant, especially describing living conditions.
    "The refugees were housed in squalid, overcrowded camps."
  2. adj Morally low or degrading.
    "The scandal exposed a squalid web of bribery and lies."
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squalid in a sentence

  • The refugees were housed in squalid, overcrowded camps.
  • The apartment was left in a squalid state after months of neglect.
  • The scandal exposed a squalid web of bribery and lies.

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What is "squalid" in French?

"squalid" in French is sordide, dégueulasse. squalid means: Extremely dirty, neglected, and unpleasant, especially describing living conditions.

How do you use "squalid" in a sentence?

Example: "The refugees were housed in squalid, overcrowded camps." In French, "squalid" is sordide, dégueulasse.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "squalid": sordide, dégueulasse.

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