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    Douteuse (en. Doubtful)

    /dutøz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which does not inspire trust.
    His revelation seemed doubtful in the eyes of his friends.
    Sa révélation semblait douteuse aux yeux de ses amis.
    Which is marked by uncertainty.
    The information provided was doubtful and unreliable.
    Les informations fournies étaient douteuses et peu fiables.
    Which can be considered suspicious.
    He has a dubious plan to achieve his goals.
    Il a un plan douteux pour atteindre ses objectifs.

    Etymology

    From the French "doute," derived from the Latin "dubitare."

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have doubts
    To feel uncertainty about something.
    avoir des doutes
    doubtful situation
    A situation that raises suspicions.
    situation douteuse
    to create doubts
    To express reservations or uncertainties.
    faire des doutes

    Related Words

    doubt
    State of someone who is not sure.
    doute
    to doubt
    Hesitating to believe or to be sure about something.
    douter
    doubtful
    Similar to doubtful, but often used for situations or people.
    douteux

    Slang Meanings

    A person with hidden intentions.
    She's a bit of a dubious girl, be careful.
    C'est une fille un peu douteuse, fais gaffe.
    Discourse or plan that lacks credibility.
    His start-up idea? Honestly, it's a dubious project.
    Son idée de start-up ? Franchement, c'est un projet douteux.