English–French

“unreasonable” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/abyzif/

Example

Ce magasin applique des frais abusifs.

This store charges unreasonable fees.

Illustration for abusif (unreasonable)

How to say “unreasonable” in French

“Unreasonable” in French is abusif.

A scale tipped past the fair or permitted boundary by excessive use or demand.

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

Example sentences with abusif

Les consommateurs se plaignent des pratiques abusives de certaines entreprises.

Consumers complain about the abusive practices of certain companies.

Tips for using abusif

  • Unlike English abusive, abusif commonly qualifies fees, clauses, or demands that are excessive or unjustified, not only harmful treatment or insults.

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