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    Répugne (en. Disgusts)

    /ʁe.pyɲ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To provoke disgust or aversion.
    This smell disgusts me.
    Cette odeur me répugne.
    To be in opposition to something that causes deep aversion.
    He is repugnant to the idea of betraying his friends.
    Il répugne à l'idée de trahir ses amis.
    To trigger a feeling of rejection towards an action or behavior.
    His behavior repulses most people.
    Son comportement répugne la plupart des gens.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'repugnare', meaning to resist or oppose.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    repugnant to the idea
    being strongly opposed to an idea or proposal.
    répugne à l'idée
    repugnant by its appearance
    being disgusting or repulsive in appearance.
    répugne par son aspect
    repugning the norms
    going against accepted norms.
    répugner les normes

    Related Words

    repugnance
    A feeling of disgust or aversion.
    répugnance
    revolt
    To provoke strong aversion or indignation.
    révolter
    disgust
    An emotional reaction of rejection or aversion.
    dégoût