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    Grossiers (en. Rude)

    /ɡʁo.sje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Said of manners or remarks that lack refinement.
    His coarse remarks shocked everyone.
    Ses grossiers propos ont choqué tout le monde.
    Said of inappropriate or unkind behavior.
    He made crude gestures towards the waitress.
    Il a eu des gestes grossiers envers la serveuse.
    Said of a person who is brutal or rude.
    This man is really rude; he respects no one.
    Cet homme est vraiment grossier, il ne respecte personne.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'gros', meaning 'large, thick', with a negative connotation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    coarse language
    A way of speaking that uses vulgar or offensive words.
    un langage grossier
    rude manners
    Behaviors that lack courtesy and respect.
    des manières grossières
    crude gestures
    Actions that express a lack of respect, often in a vulgar manner.
    des gestes grossiers

    Related Words

    coarseness
    The quality of being coarse, vulgarity.
    grossièreté
    vulgarity
    The quality of being vulgar, lack of refinement.
    vulgarité
    rudeness
    Lack of politeness, inappropriate behavior.
    impolitesse

    Slang Meanings

    A term to describe an inappropriate comment.
    He said something really coarse during the meeting.
    Il a dit un truc vraiment grossier pendant la réunion.
    To mock someone in an offensive manner.
    The way she criticized the other was quite rude.
    La manière dont elle a critiqué l'autre était assez grossière.