How is the word sinistre translated from French to English

English translation
grim
adjective

Déprimant, dur ou inquiétant.

Depressing, harsh or worrying.

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  • Les nouvelles du front étaient sinistres. — The news from the front was grim.

  • Il est revenu de la réunion avec un air sinistre. — He came back from the meeting with a grim look.

  • Les choses sont-elles vraiment si sinistres au travail ? — Are things at work really that grim?

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