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    Laides (en. Ugly)

    /lɛd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something or someone that is unappealing or aesthetically displeasing.
    These shoes are really ugly.
    Ces chaussures sont vraiment laides.
    Refers to objects deemed unattractive to look at.
    They bought ugly curtains for their living room.
    Elles ont acheté des rideaux laids pour leur salon.
    Used to describe a situation or behavior that is unflattering.
    The way he spoke was really ugly.
    La façon dont il a parlé était vraiment laide.

    Etymology

    From the old French word 'laid', derived from Latin 'late', meaning 'detestable'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ugly as a bug
    Extremely ugly.
    laide comme un pou
    an ugly place
    A place that lacks aesthetic appeal.
    un endroit laid
    ugly decor
    Style or decoration that lacks elegance.
    décor laide

    Related Words

    ugly
    The masculine singular of 'laide', meaning ugly.
    laid
    uglyly
    An adverb meaning in an unflattering manner.
    laidement
    uglify
    A verb meaning to make ugly.
    uglifier

    Slang Meanings

    A pejorative term for an unattractive person.
    He called his ex ugly.
    Il a traité son ex de laide.
    Unattractive in an aesthetic sense.
    This photo is really ugly!
    Cette photo est vraiment laide !