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    Grossièreté (en. Rudeness)

    /gʁo.si.e.ʁe.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Character or state of what is rude.
    The rudeness of his words shocked the audience.
    La grossièreté de ses paroles a choqué l'auditoire.
    Lack of subtlety or finesse in behavior.
    He reacted with disconcerting rudeness.
    Il a réagi avec une grossièreté déconcertante.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'rude', from the Latin 'grossarius' meaning 'big'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rudeness of style
    lack of elegance or delicacy in a work.
    grossièreté de style
    to speak with rudeness
    to express oneself in a vulgar or direct manner.
    parler avec grossièreté

    Related Words

    rude
    Lacking delicacy or tact.
    grossier
    crude
    In its natural state, unrefined.
    brut

    Slang Meanings

    Vulgarity
    He did not hesitate to show vulgarity in his response.
    Il n'a pas hésité à faire preuve de vulgarité dans sa réponse.
    Brutal frankness
    His brutal frankness reflects his rudeness.
    Sa franchise brutale témoigne de sa grossièreté.