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    Inférieure (en. Inferior)

    [ɛ̃.fe.ʁjœʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is located lower in position or value.
    The lower lands are often less fertile.
    Les terres inférieures sont souvent moins fertiles.
    Who is of lesser quality compared to something.
    This product is of inferior quality compared to this one.
    Ce produit est d'une qualité inférieure comparé à celui-ci.
    Referring to a rank or social class that is lower.
    He felt inferior to his peers from wealthy families.
    Il se sentait inferieur à ses camarades issus de familles riches.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'inferior', meaning 'lower'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in a lower position
    Who is in a position of lesser importance.
    en position inférieure
    feeling of inferiority
    Feeling of not measuring up.
    sentiment d'infériorité
    inferior condition
    Situation or state considered less favorable.
    condition inférieure

    Related Words

    inferiority
    State of being inferior.
    infériorité
    superior
    Who is above in position or value.
    supérieur
    equality
    State of being equal.
    égalité

    Slang Meanings

    Being of low level in a milieu.
    He is somewhat inferior in our group.
    Il est un peu inférieur dans notre groupe.
    Poor quality in slang.
    This movie is completely inferior; I didn’t like it.
    Ce film est completement inférieur, je n'ai pas aimé.