Inférieurs (en. Inferior)
/ɛ̃.fe.ʁjœʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something that is situated lower or has a lower grade or rank.
Employees with lower positions do not have access to the same benefits.
Les salariées avec des postes inférieurs n'ont pas accès aux mêmes bénéfices.
In mathematics, refers to a value that is less than another.
The number two is less than the number three.
Le nombre deux est inférieur au nombre trois.
Which is less important or less developed compared to another.
The product received lower ratings compared to its competitor.
Le produit a reçu des critiques inférieures par rapport à son concurrent.
Etymology
From the Latin 'inferior', which means 'lower'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lower in rank
Those occupying a lower rank position.
inférieurs en grade
lower power
Reduced power or influence.
pouvoir inférieur
inferior products
Products of lesser quality.
produits inférieurs
Related Words
inferior
Which is of a lower rank or lesser importance.
inférieur
subordinate
A person who is under the authority of another.
subordonné
Slang Meanings
A pejorative term to refer to a person deemed less competent.
This guy is really inferior; he knows nothing.
Ce type, il est vraiment inférieur, il n'y connaît rien.
Used to talk about mediocre quality.
That movie was really an inferior product.
Ce film était vraiment un produit inférieur.