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laid

English translation of laid

ugly

The French word 'laid' translates to 'ugly' in English. It is an adjective and is generally used to express displeasure or dissatisfaction towards the appearance of someone or something. For example, 'Il est très laid' means 'He is very ugly'.


Example sentences using: laid

Ce pull est vraiment laid.

English translation of Ce pull est vraiment laid.

This sweater is really ugly.

This sentence demonstrates the use of 'laid' as an adjective to describe something unattractive or unpleasant. In this case, 'laid' is used to describe an ugly sweater.

Il fait toujours un visage laid quand il est en colère.

English translation of Il fait toujours un visage laid quand il est en colère.

He always makes an ugly face when he is angry.

The term 'laid' can also refer to someone's facial expression, not just their physical appearance. Here, it is used to describe an unpleasant grimace or scowl commonly associated with anger.

C'est un comportement assez laid.

English translation of C'est un comportement assez laid.

It's quite an ugly behavior.

This phrase demonstrates an abstract use of 'laid' where it means something morally repugnant or socially unacceptable. The pronoun 'C'est' ('It's') is often used in French to speak about situations or behaviors in general.

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