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    L'affreux (en. The awful)

    /la.fʁø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person or thing that is horrifying or nightmarish.
    The dreadful monster emerged from the depths of the forest.
    L'affreux monstre surgit du fond de la forêt.
    Used to describe something that is particularly ugly or repugnant.
    This painting has a dreadful style.
    Cette peinture a un style affreux.
    Evokes a terrible or disastrous situation.
    The consequences of his decision were dreadful.
    Les conséquences de sa décision ont été affreuses.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'afreux', which means dreadful.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dreadful misfortune
    A tragic or disastrous event.
    affreux malheur
    dreadful state
    A state of distress or extreme degradation.
    affreux état
    it's dreadful!
    Expresses indignation or shock at a worrying situation.
    c'est affreux !

    Related Words

    dreadfully
    In a dreadful or horrible manner.
    affreusement
    dreadful (feminine)
    Feminine form of l'affreux, used to describe a woman or a thing that is itself horrible.
    affreuse

    Slang Meanings

    Something very ugly or unpleasant.
    This new movie is a dreadful one.
    Ce nouveau film, c'est un affreux.
    Used to describe a deplorable situation.
    The last party was dreadful; everyone fought.
    La dernière fête était affreuse, tout le monde s'est disputé.