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    Déteste (en. Hated)

    /de.tɛst/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To have a very negative feeling, a strong aversion for a person or thing.
    She hates crowds.
    Elle déteste les foules.
    To express strong dissatisfaction towards something.
    He hates the noise of cars.
    Il déteste le bruit des voitures.
    Thus, to firmly oppose an idea or activity.
    I hate waiting in line.
    Je déteste faire la queue.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'detestari', which means 'to hate, to curse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hate someone
    To have a personal aversion towards someone.
    détester quelqu'un
    to hate doing something
    To feel a strong reluctance to accomplish a task.
    détester faire quelque chose
    I hate it
    To express strong dissatisfaction about a situation.
    je déteste ça

    Related Words

    to abhor
    To have a deep hatred against something or someone.
    haïr
    aversion
    A feeling of repulsion towards something.
    aversion
    contempt
    A feeling of disdain or disapproval towards someone.
    mépris

    Slang Meanings

    To really hate
    I really hate this kind of music.
    Je déteste vraiment ce genre de musique.
    To be fed up
    I’m fed up, I hate this job.
    J'en ai marre, je déteste ce travail.