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    Sale (en. Dirty)

    [sal]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Qualifies something that is rude or has an unpleasant appearance.
    This kitchen is really dirty.
    Cette cuisine est vraiment sale.
    Describes a person who is unclean or careless.
    He is always dressed in a dirty way.
    Il est toujours habillé de façon sale.
    Used to describe an immoral or incorrect situation.
    These are really dirty deals.
    Ce sont des affaires vraiment sales.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'salis', which means 'dirty' or 'impure'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a dirty mind
    To have malevolent thoughts or intentions.
    avoir l'esprit sale
    a dirty story
    An unpleasant or shocking story.
    une sale histoire
    to make a dirty trick
    To act in a dishonest or deceitful manner.
    faire un sale coup

    Related Words

    dirty look
    An unpleasant face or expression.
    sale mine
    dirty character
    An unpleasant or difficult personality.
    sale caractère

    Slang Meanings

    Used to talk about someone who is very disgusting.
    Look at that guy, he has a dirty attitude.
    Regarde ce type, il a une sale attitude.
    To express strong disapproval.
    His joke was really dirty.
    Sa blague était vraiment sale.