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“disgusting” in French

French

Alsoimmonde · dégoûtant · répugnant · révoltant

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃fɛkt/

Example

Cette odeur est infecte.

This smell is disgusting.

Illustration for infect (disgusting)

How to say “disgusting” in French

“Disgusting” in French is infect.

An intensely foul presence, whether a stench or a visibly filthy object.

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

Example sentences with infect

L'ambiance de la pièce était infecte.

The atmosphere in the room was foul.

Tips for using infect

  • French infect is a false friend of English infect: it describes foulness or disgust, while infecté is used for biological infection.

Other French words for “disgusting”

Ce geste est immonde.

This gesture is disgusting.

La nourriture est dégoûtante.

The food is disgusting.

Cette nourriture est répugnante.

This food is disgusting.

Cette nouvelle est révoltante.

This news is disgusting.

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