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    Douteux (en. Doubtful)

    /du.tø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That does not inspire trust.
    His investigation relies on dubious sources.
    Son enquête repose sur des sources douteuses.
    That is uncertain or problematic.
    The echoes of his words were very dubious.
    Les échos de ses dires étaient très douteux.
    That may raise suspicion.
    This offer seems suspicious and dubious.
    Cette offre semble suspecte et douteuse.
    Related to a doubt or uncertainty.
    I gave him a dubious answer.
    Je lui ai donné une réponse douteuse.

    Etymology

    Derived from the old French 'doute', based on the verb 'douter'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a doubt
    To be uncertain about something.
    avoir un doute
    to leave room for doubt
    To create a situation of uncertainty.
    laisser planer le doute
    to doubt oneself
    To lack self-confidence.
    douter de soi
    dubious companions
    Unreliable or suspected friends.
    douteux compagnons

    Related Words

    doubt
    Uncertainty, hesitation about the truth or reliability.
    doute
    to doubt
    To experience a doubt, to have reservations.
    douter
    suspicion
    Doubt about someone's integrity or honesty.
    soupçon

    Slang Meanings

    Unreliable in an informal context.
    This guy is really dubious, be careful.
    Ce gars, il est vraiment douteux, fais attention.
    Which brings problems.
    The deal is shady, it's a real dubious one.
    L'affaire est louche, c'est un vrai douteux.