Désagréables (en. Unpleasant)

[dez.a.gʁe.abl]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is physically unpleasant.
The constant noise of cars is unpleasant.
Le bruit constant des voitures est dé́sagréable.
Which provokes negative feelings.
His remark was unpleasant and hurt his friends.
Sa remarque a été dé́sagréable et a blessé ses amis.
To indicate an uncomfortable situation.
The meeting was unpleasant due to tensions.
La réunion a été dé́sagréable en raison des tensions.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'de-' and the word 'pleasant'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

an unpleasant odor
an odor that causes displeasure
une odeur désagréable
an unpleasant behavior
a behavior that irritates or upsets
un comportement désagréable
an unpleasant taste
a taste that is not pleasant
un goût désagréable

Related Words

uncomfortable
Which causes a lack of comfort.
inconfortable
awkward
Which makes one feel uneasy.
malaisant
unpleasant
Which does not bring pleasure.
déplaisant

Slang Meanings

Something that stinks
This cheese is really something that stinks.
Ce fromage, c'est un vrai truc qui pue.
Bad vibes
The bad vibes from this party unpleasantly surprised me.
Les bad vibes de cette fête m'ont dé́sagréablement surpris.