English–French

“disgust” in French

French

Alsodégoûter

Pronunciation

IPA/degu/

Example

J'éprouve un dégoût profond pour le mensonge.

I feel a deep disgust for lying.

Illustration for dégoût (disgust)

How to say “disgust” in French

“Disgust” in French is dégoût.

An inner barrier rises between the person and whatever seems revolting, whether the trigger is physical or moral.

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

Example sentences with dégoût

La vue du sang a provoqué un dégoût chez plusieurs personnes.

The sight of blood caused disgust in several people.

Tips for using dégoût

  • The related verb dégoûter is transitive, so something dégoûte une personne rather than causing the person to use an English-style intransitive pattern.

Other French words for “disgust”

Cette odeur me dégoûte.

This smell disgusts me.

“disgust” in other languages