French word

désagréable

Pronunciation

IPA/dezagʁeabl/

Meaning

  • adjectiveunpleasant

Example

C'est désagréable de mentir.

It is unpleasant to lie.

Illustration for désagréable (unpleasant)

More examples

Une odeur désagréable vient de la cuisine.

An unpleasant smell comes from the kitchen.

Core concept

An unpleasant quality that can describe a smell, touch, event, task, or social encounter.

Common phrases

  • une personne désagréable

    an unpleasant person

  • une odeur désagréable

    an unpleasant smell

  • un commentaire désagréable

    an unpleasant comment

Similar words

gênant: Causing embarrassment or awkwardness through behavior in front of others.
inconfortable: Physically uncomfortable or difficult to use, making relaxation difficult.

Definition in French

Qui cause une sensation désagréable ou du déplaisir; qui n'est pas agréable.

Word origin

French combines dés- with agréable; agréable developed through Old French and is ultimately connected with Latin gratus, meaning pleasing.

Usage tips

  • The intensity is normally specified with an adverb, as in un peu désagréable or très désagréable.

Opposites

Related words

  • désagrémentdiscomfortnoun
  • désagréablementunpleasantlyadverb

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