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vulgaire

vulgar, coarse

adjective vool-GEHR Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: Latin 'vulgaris' (of the common people)

Also means

common, ordinary

Usage Note

Vulgaire has two distinct registers: it describes rude or crude behaviour (un langage vulgaire), but in a more formal or linguistic context it means 'vernacular' or 'common' — le latin vulgaire is Vulgar Latin (everyday spoken Latin). The adverb vulgairement means 'commonly known as.'

Examples

"Il a utilisé des mots vulgaires."

Natural Translation

He used vulgar words.

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