English–French

“dirty” in French

French

Alsosalir · tacher · souiller

Pronunciation

IPA/sal/

Example

La cuisine est sale.

The kitchen is dirty.

Illustration for sale (dirty)

How to say “dirty” in French

“Dirty” in French is sale.

A clean surface smeared with grime, with the same taint extending to language or conduct that violates decency.

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

Example sentences with sale

Il a les mains sales après le jardinage.

He has soiled hands after gardening.

Tips for using sale

  • Sale has the same spelling for masculine and feminine singular, while sales is plural; the final e is silent.

Other French words for “dirty”

Ne salis pas ta chemise.

Don't dirty your shirt.

Ne tache pas tes pantalons en jouant.

Don't dirty your pants while playing.

Ne souille pas ta chemise.

Don't dirty your shirt.

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