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détestable

detestable, awful

adjective deh-tes-TAHBL Rare

Usage Note

Détestable is an invariable-form adjective (same for masculine and feminine), used to express strong disapproval of a person, behaviour, or quality. It is a step stronger than désagréable but not as extreme as abominable. The related verb is détester ('to detest, to hate') and the adverb is détestablement.

Examples

"Il a un caractère détestable."

Natural Translation

He has a detestable character.

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