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wasteful in French

wasteful in French is dépensier, gaspilleur, dilapidateur — wasteful means using more of something than is needed, or using it carelessly.

wasteful in French

dépensier
adj
Inclined to waste or squander money or resources.
gaspilleur
adj
Inclined to waste or squander money or resources.
dilapidateur
adj
Inclined to waste or squander money or resources.

What does "wasteful" mean?

  1. adjective Using more of something than is needed, or using it carelessly.
    "Leaving the tap running is wasteful."
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wasteful in a sentence

  • Leaving the tap running is wasteful.
  • The company was criticised for wasteful spending.

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What is "wasteful" in French?

"wasteful" in French is dépensier, gaspilleur, dilapidateur. wasteful means: Using more of something than is needed, or using it carelessly.

How do you use "wasteful" in a sentence?

Example: "Leaving the tap running is wasteful." In French, "wasteful" is dépensier, gaspilleur, dilapidateur.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "wasteful": dépensier, gaspilleur, dilapidateur.

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