French word

moche

Pronunciation

IPA/mɔʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveugly

Example

La robe est moche.

The dress is ugly.

Illustration for moche (ugly)

More examples

Je trouve ce pull moche.

I find this sweater ugly.

Core concept

An object or person whose overall look seems unpleasant, awkward, or badly maintained.

Common phrases

  • trouver moche

    find ___ ugly

  • se trouver moche

    find oneself ugly

Similar words

laid: Unattractive in appearance; a neutral term used in speech and writing.
vilain: Awkward-looking and unattractive, mainly in casual speech.

Definition in French

S'emploie pour dire qu'une chose ou une personne donne une impression visuelle négative ou négligée.

Word origin

French moche has no securely established etymology, although its long-standing colloquial use is clear.

Usage tips

  • Moche has the same written form in the masculine and feminine singular, as in un vêtement moche and une robe moche.

Other meanings

  • tackyadjective
  • awfuladjective
  • too badinterjection

Opposites

  • beaubeautifuladjective

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