Dégoût (en. Disgust)
/deɡu/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A sensation of repulsion, rejection towards something.
He feels a great disgust for lies.
Il éprouve un grand dégoût pour les mensonges.
A state of disenchantment in response to a situation.
This disgust for society led him to isolate himself.
Ce dégoût pour la société l'a conduit à s'isoler.
Physiological reaction provoked by an unpleasant smell or taste.
The disgust she felt when tasting this dish was palpable.
Le dégoût qu'elle a ressenti en goûtant ce plat était palpable.
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'dégoûter' which means to provoke disgust.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have disgust
to feel a strong aversion to something.
avoir du dégoût
disgusting
something repugnant or hateful.
dégoûtant
to be disgusted
to feel strong displeasure in response to a situation.
être dégoûté
it's disgusting
expression to signal strong disapproval.
c'est dégoûtant
Related Words
to disgust
To provoke disgust in someone.
dégoûter
to drip
To remove all appetite or pleasure.
dégoutter
repugnant
That which provokes intense disgust.
répugnant
Slang Meanings
It's disappointing
After seeing that scene, it's disappointing!
Après avoir vu cette scène, c'est décuissant!
Too gross
This food is too gross for me!
Cette nourriture est trop beurk pour moi!
Disgusting, it's awful
Disgusting, it's awful, I can't stand this.
Dég', c'est nul, je ne peux pas supporter cela.