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indésirable

undesirable

adjective noun an-deh-zee-RAHBL Rare

Also means

unwanted person

Usage Note

Indésirable describes both things and people who are not wanted or welcome. As a noun, un indésirable refers to a person considered unwanted, often in a political or social context. The word carries a formal or official tone, frequently appearing in administrative language.

Examples

"Cet élément indésirable a été expulsé."

Natural Translation

This undesirable element was expelled.

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