🇫🇷 How to say

“ugly” in French

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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 veget…

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).

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