French Conversation · Level 121
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French word
dégoûtant
Pronunciation
IPA/degutɑ̃/
Meaning
- adjectivedisgusting
Example
La nourriture est dégoûtante.
The food is disgusting.
More examples
L'odeur était dégoûtante.
The smell was disgusting.
Core concept
A sight, smell, or taste that makes the body recoil and creates an urge to move away.
Common phrases
nourriture dégoûtante
disgusting food
odeur dégoûtante
disgusting smell
comportement dégoûtant
disgusting behavior
Similar words
sale: Dirty or unhygienic in a way that causes discomfort and discourages close contact.
écœurant: So unpleasant to see or taste that it causes a strong feeling of nausea.
répugnant: Extremely disgusting and impossible to accept or tolerate.
nauséabond: Having a powerful foul smell that causes nausea when it is inhaled.
Definition in French
Décrit quelque chose provoquant du dégoût ou de la nausée et donnant envie de s'éloigner.
Word origin
Dégoûtant comes from dégoûter, built with dé- and goût, from Latin gustus, while -ant marks the present participle used as an adjective.
Usage tips
- Dégoûtant means disgusting, whereas dégoûté means disgusted, so the adjective describes the cause rather than the person's reaction.