What does horrible in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word horrible in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use horrible in French.

The word horrible in French means horrible, horrific, horrifying, hideous, horrible, ghastly, terrible, dreadful, nasty, awful, horrible, disgusting. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word horrible

horrible, horrific, horrifying

adjectif (terrifiant, épouvantable)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La scène de l'accident était horrible.
The scene of the accident was horrific.

hideous, horrible, ghastly

adjectif (laid) (ugly)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ce petit chien est horrible, mais très attachant.
That little dog is hideous, but very sweet.

terrible

adjectif (intolérable)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il éprouvait un horrible sentiment de découragement.
He was experiencing a terrible sense of despondency.

dreadful

adjectif (désagréable)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Le bruit de l'explosion fut horrible.
The noise of the explosion was dreadful.

nasty

adjectif (dur, méchant)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Elle reproche à son mari d'être horrible avec elle.
She reproached her husband for being so nasty to her.

awful, horrible, disgusting

adjectif (immangeable)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La nourriture de la cantine est vraiment horrible.
The food in the canteen is really disgusting.

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