French word

scandaleux

Pronunciation

IPA/skɑ̃dalø/

Meaning

  • adjectiveoutrageous

Example

C'est scandaleux !

That's outrageous!

Illustration for scandaleux (outrageous)

More examples

Son comportement est scandaleux.

His behavior is scandalous.

Core concept

A disgraceful violation of shared standards that makes onlookers react with outrage.

Common phrases

  • un comportement scandaleux

    scandalous behavior

  • des propos scandaleux

    scandalous remarks

  • une décision scandaleuse

    scandalous decision

Similar words

révoltant: Behavior that provokes intense disgust and anger and is seen as utterly intolerable.
choquant: An unexpected event or expression that causes shock, surprise, or discomfort.
indécent: Crude behavior or language that causes offense when displayed or used publicly.
honteux: Conduct or a condition that is shameful and likely to draw contempt or blame.

Definition in French

Qui est considéré comme moralement honteux ou indigne et qui provoque l'indignation sociale.

Word origin

The adjective scandaleux is built from French scandale and -eux, with scandale descending through Latin scandalum from Greek skandalon.

Usage tips

  • The final x in scandaleux is silent, and -eux has the same vowel sound as the French word peu.

Other meanings

  • shamefuladjective
  • immoraladjective

Opposites

Related words

  • scandalescandalnoun
  • scandaliserscandalizeverb
  • scandaleusementscandalouslyadverb

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