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.