Laid (en. Ugly)

/lɛd/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is not beautiful.
This actor is ugly.
Cet acteur est laid.
Which is poorly made or deformed.
This vase is completely ugly.
Ce vase est tout laid.
Which lacks charm or elegance.
This room is really ugly.
Cette pièce est vraiment laide.

Etymology

From Latin 'laidus', meaning 'deformed'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ugly as a dog
Extremely ugly.
laid comme un pou
beauty is not everything
Physical appearance is not the only thing that matters.
la beauté n'est pas tout

Related Words

beautiful
Which is pleasant to look at.
beau
attractive
Which attracts the eye in a pleasing way.
attrayant
horrible
Which provokes disgust or fear.
horrible

Slang Meanings

Not attractive.
He is really ugly, but he has a good personality.
Il est vraiment laid, mais il a une bonne personnalité.
Something unpleasant.
That movie was ugly to watch.
Ce film était laid à regarder.