Inférieures (en. Inferior)

[ɛ̃.fe.ʁjœʁ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something that is below in terms of position or quality.
The lower levels of this building are intended for storage.
Les niveaux inférieurs de ce bâtiment sont destinés au stockage.
Which is considered less important or less valued.
He was assigned to inferior tasks compared to his skills.
Il a été affecté à des tâches inférieures par rapport à ses compétences.
Relates to a person or group having less power or status.
Lower-level employees do not have access to all information.
Les employés de niveau inférieur n'ont pas accès à toutes les informations.

Etymology

From Latin 'inferior', meaning 'lower'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

inferior state
A state that is considered to be less good or less advanced.
état inférieur
inferior means
Resources that are of lower quality or value.
moyens inférieurs
comparatively inferior
In comparison, which is less well positioned.
comparativement inférieur

Related Words

inferiority
State of being inferior, a condition of lesser value.
infériorité
underestimate
To assess something or someone as being less important.
sous-estimer
subordinate
A synonym term denoting a lower position.
subalterne

Slang Meanings

Not top-notch
This project is a bit not top-notch compared to the others.
Ce projet est un peu pas au top comparé aux autres.
Of lower range
This model is of lower range compared to the latest one released.
Ce modèle est de moindre gamme par rapport au dernier sorti.