English–French
“despicable” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/vil/
Example
C'est un acte vil.
It is a despicable act.
How to say “despicable” in French
“Despicable” in French is vil.
A deliberate act that treats another person's dignity as worthless.
Example sentences with vil
Il a fait un geste vil.
He made a vile gesture.
Tips for using vil
- Vil is a strong condemnation, so direct use about a person or act can sound harsh rather than merely critical.
Other French words for “despicable”
C'est infâme de mentir à ta sœur.
It is despicable to lie to your sister.
Son comportement est ignoble.
His behavior is despicable.
C'est vraiment méprisable.
That's really despicable.