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    Médiocres (en. Mediocre)

    /me.djɔ.kʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That does not reach a high level, that is ordinary.
    This artist is quite mediocre, he has not shown originality.
    Cet artiste est assez médiocre, il n'a pas fait preuve d'originalité.
    That is not up to expectations.
    The movie was mediocre and not worth the ticket price.
    Le film était médiocre et ne valait pas le prix du billet.
    Describes someone who does not stand out for their qualities.
    He is getting mediocre results in school.
    Il obtient des résultats médiocres à l'école.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mediocris', meaning 'average', 'ordinary'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mediocre leader
    A person whose leadership skills are weak.
    meneur médiocre
    mediocre results
    Results that are unsatisfactory, below expectations.
    résultats médiocres

    Related Words

    mediocrity
    The state of what is mediocre.
    médiocrité
    average
    That is in the middle, neither good nor bad.
    moyen
    inferior
    Of lesser quality.
    inférieur

    Slang Meanings

    Not great
    The concert was not great, really mediocre.
    Le concert était pas terrible, un vrai médiocre.
    Not up to par
    His speech was not up to par, totally mediocre.
    Son discours était pas à la hauteur, totalement médiocre.