French Conversation · Level 88
60 words
French word
offensant
Pronunciation
IPA/ofɑ̃sɑ̃/
Meaning
- adjectiveinsulting
Example
Ce mot est offensant.
This word is insulting.
More examples
Ses propos étaient offensants pour beaucoup de personnes.
His remarks were offensive to many people.
Core concept
A remark or act that knocks down another person's dignity or respect.
Common phrases
propos offensants
offensive remarks
langage offensant
offensive language
commentaire offensant
offensive comment
Similar words
insultant: Directly insulting and aggressive toward someone.
blessant: Hurtful to someone's feelings through words or actions.
déplacé: Inappropriate or out of place for the situation.
grossier: Vulgar or lacking in manners and good taste.
Definition in French
Qui, par des paroles ou des actes, diminue l'estime ou le respect dus à une personne.
Word origin
French offensant comes from the verb offenser, ultimately from Latin offendere, meaning to strike against or offend, with -ant marking an ongoing quality.
Usage tips
- The adjective agrees with the noun: une remarque offensante and des propos offensants.
Other meanings
- offensiveadjective
Opposites
- respectueuxrespectfuladjective
- polipoliteadjective