How is the word grotesque translated from French to English

Étrange et laid d'une manière dérangeante.

Strange and ugly in a disturbing way.

adjective
English translation
Grotesque

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  • Le masque avait un visage grotesque et déformé. The mask had a grotesque twisted face.

  • C'était un gaspillage scandaleux d'argent public. It was a grotesque waste of public money.

  • Les figures sculptées au-dessus de la porte ont l'air grotesques. The carved figures above the door look grotesque.

  • L'amende qu'ils ont infligée était scandaleuse. The fine they charged was grotesque.

  • Trouves-tu vraiment ce tableau grotesque ? Do you really find that painting grotesque?

  • Elle a trouvé le prix des réparations scandaleux. She found the price of the repairs grotesque.

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FAQ about “grotesque”

How is “grotesque” translated from French?
“grotesque” translates into English as “Grotesque”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “grotesque” mean?
Meaning of “grotesque”: Étrange et laid d'une manière dérangeante. In English — “Grotesque”.
What part of speech is “grotesque”?
“grotesque” is an adjective.
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