🇫🇷 How to say

“ugly” in French

laid
Illustration of "ugly" in a French cultural setting
A child pulls a face at the sight of a plate of cold, green broccoli, her nose wrinkled in disgust. The overcooked vegetables look soggy and unappetizing on the white dish.

Usage note

"Laid" is the common word for "ugly" and can describe people, objects, or even the weather. It's a direct opposite of "beau" (beautiful).

Examples

  • Ce tableau est très laid.

    This painting is very ugly.

  • Mon pull est vieux et laid.

    My sweater is old and ugly.

  • Il fait un temps laid aujourd'hui.

    The weather is ugly today.

Quick check

What does "laid" mean?

  • A. ugly
  • B. right (direction)
  • C. young
  • D. left (direction)

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