English–French

“incredulous” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃kʁedyl/

Example

Je suis incrédule quand j'entends cette histoire.

I am incredulous when I hear this story.

Illustration for incrédule (incredulous)

How to say “incredulous” in French

“Incredulous” in French is incrédule.

Someone hears a claim, questions it, and withholds belief when proof is lacking.

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

Example sentences with incrédule

Le public était incrédule devant ces preuves.

The audience was incredulous about these pieces of evidence.

Tips for using incrédule

  • Incrédule is a false friend of incredible: it describes a person's disbelief or skeptical attitude, not something impressive or extraordinary.

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