English–French

“hateful” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛnø/

Example

Son regard était haineux.

His gaze was hateful.

Illustration for haineux (hateful)

How to say “hateful” in French

“Hateful” in French is haineux.

A look, voice, or action that sends concentrated hostility toward a target.

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

Example sentences with haineux

Il parlait sur un ton haineux.

He spoke in a hateful tone.

Tips for using haineux

  • Haineux usually describes an expression, tone, or behavior, while applying it directly to a person can sound strongly accusatory.

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