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répugnant

repulsive, disgusting

adjective reh-poo-NYAHN Less Common
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Usage Note

Répugnant is a strong term expressing physical or moral disgust. The feminine form is répugnante. The related verb répugner means 'to disgust' or 'to be reluctant to do something' (cela me répugne = 'it repulses me'). Register is neutral to slightly formal.

Examples

"Cette odeur répugnante vient de la poubelle."

Natural Translation

That repulsive smell comes from the bin.

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