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négligé

neglected, unkempt

adjective neh-glee-ZHEH Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Appearance

Also means

careless, sloppy

Usage Note

Négligé describes a person or thing that has not been properly looked after, from an untidy appearance to a badly maintained garden. It is the past participle of négliger used as an adjective. As a noun un négligé can also mean a light dressing gown.

Examples

"Son appartement est vraiment négligé."

Natural Translation

His apartment is really neglected.

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