English–French

“curt” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bʁysk/

Example

Le serveur a été brusque.

The server was curt.

Illustration for brusque (curt)

How to say “curt” in French

“Curt” in French is brusque.

A clipped reply or movement that lands suddenly and leaves little room for warmth.

Full entry for brusque: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with brusque

Elle a un ton brusque quand elle est pressée.

She has an abrupt tone when she is in a hurry.

Tips for using brusque

  • The final e in brusque is silent, and c has the /k/ sound, giving the adjective one syllable in speech.

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