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    Vulgaire (en. Vulgar)

    /vyl.ɡɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Lack of distinction, refinement.
    He has vulgar behavior in society.
    Il a un comportement vulgaire en société.
    Refers to language or behavior that is unrefined.
    Vulgar jokes are not appropriate here.
    Des blagues vulgaires ne sont pas appropriées ici.
    Used to describe something trivial or common.
    This work of art is considered vulgar by some critics.
    Cette œuvre d'art est considérée comme vulgaire par certains critiques.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vulgaris', meaning 'common, ordinary'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    vulgar to excess
    Completely vulgar, without restraint.
    vulgaire à souhait
    a vulgar sense of humor
    A sense of humor that uses crude or tasteless expressions.
    un humour vulgaire
    vulgar terms
    Words or expressions considered inappropriate or offensive.
    termes vulgaires

    Related Words

    vulgarity
    The quality of being vulgar.
    vulgarité
    vulgarize
    To make something accessible to the general public by simplifying it.
    vulgariser
    vulgarizer
    A person who vulgarizes knowledge.
    vulgarisateur

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who lacks refinement.
    That guy is really vulgar, he doesn't know how to behave.
    Ce mec est vraiment vulgaire, il ne sait pas se comporter.
    Direct and crude language.
    She speaks with vulgar language when she's angry.
    Elle parle avec un langage vulgaire quand elle est en colère.