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sulky in French

sulky in French is boudeur, boudeuse — sulky means silent and bad-tempered, especially after being upset about something.

sulky in French

boudeur
adj
(often, derogatory) silent and withdrawn after being upset
boudeuse
adj
(often, derogatory) silent and withdrawn after being upset

What does "sulky" mean?

  1. adjective Silent and bad-tempered, especially after being upset about something.
    "The teenager gave a sulky shrug and left the room."
  2. noun A light, two-wheeled cart pulled by a single horse, used in harness racing.
    "The trainer drove the sulky around the track at dawn."
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sulky in a sentence

  • The teenager gave a sulky shrug and left the room.
  • The trainer drove the sulky around the track at dawn.

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What is "sulky" in French?

"sulky" in French is boudeur, boudeuse. sulky means: Silent and bad-tempered, especially after being upset about something.

How do you use "sulky" in a sentence?

Example: "The teenager gave a sulky shrug and left the room." In French, "sulky" is boudeur, boudeuse.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "sulky": boudeur, boudeuse.

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