English–French

“scruffy” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/debʁaje/

Example

Il est débraillé ce matin.

He looks scruffy this morning.

Illustration for débraillé (scruffy)

How to say “scruffy” in French

“Scruffy” in French is débraillé.

A person appears rumpled and unkempt, with clothing or grooming lacking a final touch of order rather than cleanliness.

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

Example sentences with débraillé

Après la fête, il était encore débraillé.

After the party, he was still disheveled.

Tips for using débraillé

  • French can use débraillé for an intentionally relaxed fashion style, so the context determines whether the appearance is criticized or presented positively.

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