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ugly in French

ugly in French is laid, moche, vilain — ugly means unpleasant to look at; not attractive.

ugly in French

laid
adj
Displeasing to the eye; aesthetically unpleasing.
moche
adj
Displeasing to the eye; aesthetically unpleasing.
vilain
adj
Displeasing to the eye; aesthetically unpleasing.
vilain
adj
Offensive to one's sensibilities or morality.

What does "ugly" mean?

  1. adj Unpleasant to look at; not attractive.
    "The old warehouse was an ugly grey block on the waterfront."
  2. adj Threatening or likely to turn nasty; hostile.
    "The mood in the room turned ugly once the results were announced."
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ugly in a sentence

  • The old warehouse was an ugly grey block on the waterfront.
  • She thought the wallpaper pattern was hideously ugly.
  • The mood in the room turned ugly once the results were announced.

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What is "ugly" in French?

"ugly" in French is laid, moche, vilain. ugly means: Unpleasant to look at; not attractive.

How do you use "ugly" in a sentence?

Example: "The old warehouse was an ugly grey block on the waterfront." In French, "ugly" is laid, moche, vilain.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "ugly": laid, moche, vilain.

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