French Conversation · Level 53
75 words
French word
laideur
Pronunciation
IPA/lɛdœʁ/
Meaning
- feminine nounugliness
Example
La laideur ne définit pas une personne.
Ugliness does not define a person.
More examples
La laideur intérieure se manifeste par des actes méchants.
Inner ugliness manifests itself through mean acts.
Core concept
A quality of appearance that strikes the observer as unattractive or misshapen.
Common phrases
laideur physique
physical ugliness
laideur intérieure
inner ugliness
Similar words
mocheté: An ugly appearance that causes an unpleasant reaction when seen.
défaut: A flaw or imperfection found in a person or thing.
Definition in French
État ou qualité de ce qui est laid, surtout en ce qui concerne l'apparence ou l'aspect perçu.
Word origin
Laideur comes from Old French laid, laide and adds the suffix -eur to name the resulting abstract quality.
Usage tips
- Laideur is a strong evaluative noun, while moche and pas beau are common conversational alternatives with a less abstract feel.