English–French
“clumsy” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/maladʁwa/
Example
Il est maladroit avec ses mains.
He is clumsy with his hands.
How to say “clumsy” in French
“Clumsy” in French is maladroit.
A hand or social move that misses its mark and looks clumsy.
Example sentences with maladroit
Il est maladroit avec les mots.
He is clumsy with words.
Tips for using maladroit
- As an adjective, maladroit becomes maladroite with a feminine noun, and the final consonant is pronounced in the feminine form.
Other French words for “clumsy”
Ce geste est disgracieux.
This gesture is clumsy.