What is 'méprisable' called in English?

'méprisable' in English is called "Despicable". Despicable refers to: Qui mérite le mépris, le dédain ; ignoble, vil.

How do you pronounce 'Despicable' and 'méprisable'?

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What is an example sentence for Despicable in French?

English: "His actions were so despicable that everyone condemned him." | French: "Ses actions étaient si méprisables que tout le monde l'a condamné."

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despicable Meaning in French (despicable signification en français)

méprisable

Synonymes:ignoblevilbas

méprisable in English:despicable

IPA:me.pʁi.zabl

Phonetic:mé-pri-za-bl(ə)

Plural: despicables

Gender:Épicène

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de despicable en français est méprisable. (Qui mérite le mépris, le dédain ; ignoble, vil.)

Usage Note: Adjectif qualificatif.

Definitions of Despicable

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adjective
méprisable
Despicable describes something or someone that is deserving of contempt or scorn, often due to moral turpitude or extreme unpleasantness.
Qui mérite le mépris, le dédain ; ignoble, vil.

Example Sentences

formal

“His actions were so despicable that everyone condemned him.”

Ses actions étaient si méprisables que tout le monde l'a condamné.

casual

“She found his behavior utterly despicable and unforgivable.”

Elle trouvait son comportement absolument méprisable et impardonnable.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

ignoblevilbas

In English:

contemptible vileignoblebase loathsome

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

admirablelouableestimable

In English:

admirable respectable honorablepraiseworthy

Inflected Word Forms

noundespicableness

adverbdespicably