English–French

“out of place” in French

French

Alsoincongru

Pronunciation

IPA/inadapte/

Example

Je me sens inadapté ici.

I feel out of place here.

Illustration for inadapté (out of place)

How to say “out of place” in French

“Out of place” in French is inadapté.

Someone or something placed in surroundings where its form, behavior, or use feels out of place.

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

Example sentences with inadapté

Ce matériel est inadapté pour ce travail.

This equipment is unsuitable for this job.

Tips for using inadapté

  • The usual construction is inadapté à followed by the relevant situation, place, person, or purpose.

Other French words for “out of place”

Je me sens incongru dans cette salle.

I feel out of place in this room.

“out of place” in other languages