Dégoûtant (en. Disgusting)

/deɡu.tɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
That elicits a strong aversion.
This food is really disgusting.
Cette nourriture est vraiment dégoûtante.
Of very low quality, unacceptable.
This movie was disgusting; I couldn't watch it to the end.
Ce film était dégoûtant, je n'ai pas pu le regarder jusqu'à la fin.
That is repulsive in a literal or figurative sense.
The smell of this place is disgusting.
L'odeur de cet endroit est dégoûtante.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'dégoûter' with the suffix '-ant'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a distaste for
To feel a strong aversion to something.
avoir un dégoût pour
to be disgusted
To be very disappointed or shocked by something.
être dégoûté
to disgust someone
To provoke disgust in someone.
dégoûter quelqu'un

Related Words

disgust
Feeling of aversion or repugnance.
dégoût
nausea
Feeling of disgust or discomfort.
écoeurement

Slang Meanings

That's disgusting.
That’s really disgusting!
Ça, c'est vraiment dégueulasse!
That's hot.
This dish is hot; I can't eat it.
Ce plat est chaud, je ne peux pas le manger.