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    Médiocre (en. Poor)

    [medjokʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Indicating an unsatisfactory, banal, or mediocre quality.
    This film was so mediocre that I fell asleep.
    Ce film était tellement médiocre que je me suis endormi.
    Refers to someone who does not stand out by their abilities or performances.
    He has a mediocre talent for music.
    Il a un talent médiocre pour la musique.
    Characteristic of something average or unremarkable.
    The meal was mediocre, not up to my expectations.
    Le repas était médiocre, pas à la hauteur de mes attentes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mediocris', which means 'middle' or 'average'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a mediocre job
    A job that is not of good quality.
    un travail médiocre
    a mediocre taste
    A taste that does not stand out and is quite unpleasant.
    un goût médiocre
    a mediocre performance
    A performance that is not impressive.
    une performance médiocre

    Related Words

    mediocrity
    Characteristic of what is mediocre.
    médiocrité
    average
    Refers to something ordinary or normal.
    moyen
    ordinary
    Which has nothing exceptional.
    ordinaire

    Slang Meanings

    Not great
    His latest album was not great.
    Son dernier album était pas terrible.
    Rubbish
    This show was rubbish, frankly.
    Ce spectacle était nul, franchement.