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    Monstrueuses (en. Monstrous)

    /mɔ̃s.tʁy.ø.z/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That has monstrous characteristics.
    The creatures described in the movie were monstrous.
    Les créatures qui sont décrites dans le film étaient monstrueuses.
    That is greatly exaggerated, shocking.
    The ticket prices for the concert were monstrous.
    Les prix des billets pour le concert étaient monstrueuses.
    That provokes dread or horror.
    The fire caused monstrous damage in the city.
    L'incendie a causé des dommages monstrueux dans la ville.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'monstruosus', meaning 'monstrous'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a workhorse
    A person who works very hard.
    un monstre de travail
    to have a monstrous appetite
    To have a very large appetite.
    avoir un appétit monstrueux
    monstrous ideas
    Ideas that are extremely exaggerated or outrageous.
    des idées monstrueuses

    Related Words

    monster
    Fantastic being, often frightening.
    monstre
    monstrosity
    Characteristic of something monstrous.
    monstruosité
    monstrous
    Which is typical of monsters or has their nature.
    monstrueux

    Slang Meanings

    Expressive of an excessive or incredible aspect.
    That dress is monstrous, how can you wear it?
    Cette robe est monstrueuse, comment peux-tu la porter ?
    Used to describe a difficult situation.
    It was a monstrous day at work with all those problems.
    C'était une journée monstrueuse au travail avec tous ces problèmes.