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inconvenant

improper, indecent

adjective ehn-kohn-vuh-NAHN Rare

Usage Note

Inconvenant describes behaviour or language that is socially inappropriate or offensive to propriety. The feminine form is inconvenante. It is more formal than grossier ('vulgar') and implies a breach of accepted social norms rather than outright rudeness. The noun inconvenance refers to the impropriety itself.

Examples

"Sa remarque était jugée inconvenante."

Natural Translation

His remark was considered improper.

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