adjective
English to French Dictionary

tawdry Meaning in French (tawdry signification en français)

tape-à-l'œil
tape-à-l'œil in English:tawdry
Phonetic:tap-ah-l'œil
Gender:Masculin
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de tawdry en français est tape-à-l'œil. (Qui est voyant ou criard mais bon marché et de mauvaise qualité.)

Definitions of Tawdry

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    adjective
    tape-à-l'œil

    Describing something that is showy or gaudy but cheap and of poor quality.

    Qui est voyant ou criard mais bon marché et de mauvaise qualité.

Example Sentences

“She wore a tawdry dress to the party, which looked out of place.”

Elle portait une robe tape-à-l'œil à la fête, qui semblait déplacée.

“The market was filled with tawdry trinkets and souvenirs.”

Le marché était rempli de bibelots et de souvenirs tape-à-l'œil.

“His tawdry attempt at humor fell flat with the audience.”

Sa tentative de blague tape-à-l'œil est tombée à plat auprès du public.

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Inflected Word Forms

nountawdriness
adverbtawdrily

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

tawdry displaycollocation

A showy but cheap and tasteless exhibition or presentation.

tawdry affaircollocation

A scandalous or morally questionable event or relationship that lacks dignity.