English–French

“outrageous” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/skɑ̃dalø/

Example

C'est scandaleux !

That's outrageous!

Illustration for scandaleux (outrageous)

How to say “outrageous” in French

“Outrageous” in French is scandaleux.

A disgraceful violation of shared standards that makes onlookers react with outrage.

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

Example sentences with scandaleux

Son comportement est scandaleux.

His behavior is scandalous.

Tips for using scandaleux

  • The final x in scandaleux is silent, and -eux has the same vowel sound as the French word peu.

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