Horribles (en. Horrible)

/ɔ.ʁi.b.l/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Causing intense fear or disgust.
This horror movie was really horrible.
Ce film d'horreur était vraiment horrible.
Extremely unpleasant or bad.
Living conditions in this neighborhood are horrible.
Les conditions de vie dans ce quartier sont horribles.
Of extreme cruelty.
The acts of the criminals were horrible.
Les actes des criminels étaient horribles.

Etymology

From Latin 'horribilis', meaning 'causing horror'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

horrible stories
Stories that provoke fear.
des histoires horribles
a horrible accident
A tragic or shocking event.
un horrible accident
horrible consequences
Very negative effects or results.
horribles conséquences

Related Words

horror
State caused by fear or disgust.
horreur
horrifying
Causing horror.
horrifiant
horrific
Eliciting great fear or shock.
horrific

Slang Meanings

Extremely bad or unpleasant.
This meal was horrible!
Ce repas était horrible !
In a disastrous state.
His apartment is in a horrible state.
Son appart est dans un état horrible.