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infect

foul, revolting

adjective an-FEKT Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Textures

Origin: Latin 'infectus' (tainted)

Usage Note

Infect (feminine infecte) is a strong adjective describing something with a disgusting smell or taste, or a generally terrible quality. Un temps infect means dreadful weather. Note that the final 'ct' is pronounced, unlike many French words. It is more forceful than mauvais.

Examples

"Ce fromage a une odeur infecte."

Natural Translation

This cheese has a revolting smell.

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