French Conversation · Level 69
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French word
poussiéreux
Pronunciation
IPA/pusjeʁø/
Meaning
- adjectivedusty
Example
Le placard est poussiéreux.
The cupboard is dusty.
More examples
Ce vieux livre est poussiéreux.
This old book is dusty.
Core concept
A neglected surface carrying a thin, visible coat of dust.
Common phrases
placard poussiéreux
dusty cabinet
objet poussiéreux
dust-covered object
endroit poussiéreux
dusty location
Similar words
sale: Marked by visible dirt or stains on a surface or throughout an object.
encrassé: Caked with oil or dust, making the grime difficult to remove and impairing operation.
négligé: Left without care or cleaning, resulting in a neglected and run-down condition.
Definition in French
Qui est couvert ou sali par la poussière, par exemple un meuble peu nettoyé.
Word origin
The adjective is formed from French poussière with the suffix -eux, while poussière ultimately comes from Latin pulvis through French historical development.
Usage tips
- As a masculine singular adjective, it agrees with a masculine noun in phrases such as un placard poussiéreux; the feminine form is poussiéreuse.