tacky in French
tacky in French is collant, quétaine — tacky means cheap-looking, gaudy, or in poor taste.
tacky in French
collant
Of a substance, slightly sticky.
quétaine
(colloquial) In poor taste.
What does "tacky" mean?
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adj Cheap-looking, gaudy, or in poor taste.
"The souvenir shop was full of tacky plastic keychains."
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adj Slightly sticky to the touch, as paint or glue that has not fully dried.
"Check that the varnish is no longer tacky before adding another coat."
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tacky in a sentence
- The souvenir shop was full of tacky plastic keychains.
- She thought the neon sign looked tacky outside such an elegant restaurant.
- Check that the varnish is no longer tacky before adding another coat.
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What is "tacky" in French?
"tacky" in French is collant, quétaine. tacky means: Cheap-looking, gaudy, or in poor taste.
How do you use "tacky" in a sentence?
Example: "The souvenir shop was full of tacky plastic keychains." In French, "tacky" is collant, quétaine.
Are there other ways to say "tacky" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "tacky": collant, quétaine.
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