wishy-washy in French

wishy-washy in French is aseptisé, béni-oui-oui, chiffe molle — wishy-washy means lacking firmness or clear opinions; vague, indecisive and unwilling to commit to a position.

wishy-washy in French

aseptisé

adj

Wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, support, and (often) clarity; namby-pamby.

béni-oui-oui

adj

Wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, support, and (often) clarity; namby-pamby.

chiffe molle

adj

Wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, support, and (often) clarity; namby-pamby.

couille molle

adj

Wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, support, and (often) clarity; namby-pamby.

fadasse

adj

Wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, support, and (often) clarity; namby-pamby.

femmelette

adj

Wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, support, and (often) clarity; namby-pamby.

bibine

adj

Thin or watery.

eau de vaisselle

adj

Thin or watery.

jus de chaussette

adj

Thin or watery.

lavasse

adj

Thin or watery.

What does "wishy-washy" mean?

adjective Lacking firmness or clear opinions; vague, indecisive and unwilling to commit to a position.
"He gave a wishy-washy answer that pleased nobody."
adjective Weak, pale or watery in colour, flavour or strength.
"The walls were painted a wishy-washy beige."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

wishy-washy in a sentence

He gave a wishy-washy answer that pleased nobody.
Stop being so wishy-washy and tell me whether you want to come.
The walls were painted a wishy-washy beige.
This tea is wishy-washy — you barely let it brew.

Similar words in French

bland feeble indecisive namby-pamby noncommittal pallid vague washed-out

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "wishy-washy" in French?

"wishy-washy" in French is aseptisé, béni-oui-oui, chiffe molle. wishy-washy means: Lacking firmness or clear opinions; vague, indecisive and unwilling to commit to a position.

How do you use "wishy-washy" in a sentence?

Example: "He gave a wishy-washy answer that pleased nobody." In French, "wishy-washy" is aseptisé, béni-oui-oui, chiffe molle.

Are there other ways to say "wishy-washy" in French?

Yes — French has 10 translations listed for "wishy-washy": aseptisé, béni-oui-oui, chiffe molle, couille molle, fadasse, femmelette.

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