English–French

“qualm” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/skʁypyl/

Example

Elle n'a aucun scrupule à mentir.

She has no qualms about lying.

Illustration for scrupule (qualm)

How to say “qualm” in French

“Qualm” in French is scrupule.

A prick of conscience that stops a person before a questionable act.

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

Example sentences with scrupule

Il a des scrupules avant de signer le contrat.

He has qualms before signing the contract.

Tips for using scrupule

  • Sans scrupule and sans scrupules describe someone acting without moral restraint, so the phrase is strongly negative.

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