Monstrueux (en. Monstrous)

[mɔ̃s.tʁø]

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Of excessive and alarming size or shape.

This building has monstrous architecture.

Ce bâtiment a une architecture monstrueuse.

Evokes something terrifying or horrible.

The movie contained monstrous creatures.

Le film contenait des créatures monstrueuses.

Extremely shocking or unacceptable.

He committed a monstrous act.

Il a commis un acte monstrueux.

From the Latin 'monstruosus', which means 'monstrous' or 'that which presents a monster'.

monstrous like a dragon

Refers to something terrifying or that inspires fear.

monstrueux comme un dragon

a monstrous crime

An illegal act of extreme severity.

un crime monstrueux

monster

Being or thing that is deformed, often in the context of mythology or fear.

monstre

monstrosity

State of that which is monstrous.

monstruosité

physical monstrosity

Bodily deformation or horrible appearance.

monstruosité physique

To designate something incredibly bad or shocking.

This week, the tenant left a monstrous place.

Cette semaine, le locataire a laissé un endroit monstrueux.

Used to describe a large amount of work or effort.

I had a monstrous night finishing this project.

J'ai passé une nuit monstrueuse à finir ce projet.