French Conversation · Level 96
60 words
French word
immonde
Pronunciation
IPA/imɔ̃d/
Meaning
- adjectivedisgusting
Example
Ce geste est immonde.
This gesture is disgusting.
More examples
Une odeur immonde venait de la cuisine.
A filthy smell was coming from the kitchen.
Core concept
Something so foul or morally vile that contact with it or association with it feels repellent.
Common phrases
odeur immonde
filthy smell
toilettes immonde
filthy toilets
Similar words
sale: Not clean, either because of dirt or an unclean appearance.
dégoûtant: Causing intense revulsion, disgust, or a feeling close to nausea.
répugnant: Provoking deep disgust and an instinctive desire to keep away.
odieux: Exceptionally offensive and provoking hatred or violent anger.
Definition in French
Qui provoque la répulsion, souvent par une saleté marquée ou par une conduite méprisable.
Word origin
The French adjective immonde comes from Latin immundus, formed from in- meaning 'not' and mundus meaning 'clean', through Old French immonde.
Usage tips
- Immonde is a strong word for condemning conduct or people, while sale is usually more suitable for ordinary physical dirt.