English–French
“ugliness” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/lɛdœʁ/
Example
La laideur ne définit pas une personne.
Ugliness does not define a person.
How to say “ugliness” in French
“Ugliness” in French is laideur.
A quality of appearance that strikes the observer as unattractive or misshapen.
Example sentences with laideur
La laideur intérieure se manifeste par des actes méchants.
Inner ugliness manifests itself through mean acts.
Tips for using laideur
- Laideur is a strong evaluative noun, while moche and pas beau are common conversational alternatives with a less abstract feel.
Other French words for “ugliness”
La monstruosité du bâtiment choque tout le quartier.
The building's ugliness shocks the whole neighborhood.