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    Rude (en. Harsh)

    /ryd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    One who behaves in an impolite or offensive manner.
    He was rude to his colleagues.
    Il a été rude avec ses collègues.
    Rough, coarse, or unrefined.
    This material is too rough for domestic use.
    Ce matériau est trop rude pour un usage domestique.
    Not polite in language or behavior.
    His remark was rude and inappropriate.
    Sa remarque était rude et inappropriée.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'rudis', meaning 'rough, coarse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rude awakening
    A brutal or unpleasant wake-up call.
    rude awakening
    rude shock
    An unpleasant or unexpected shock.
    rude shock

    Related Words

    rudeness
    Impolite or flippant behavior.
    rudeness
    rude boy
    A young man who defies established rules, often associated with reggae culture.
    rude boy
    rude gesture
    A gesture that is considered impolite or offensive.
    rude gesture

    Slang Meanings

    Too direct or honest.
    His comment was rude, but he said what he thought.
    Son commentaire était rude, mais il a dit ce qu'il pensait.
    Said of a person who has no filter.
    She is known to be rude; she always says what she thinks.
    Elle est connue pour être rude; elle dit toujours ce qu'elle pense.