How is the word miteux translated from French to English

English translation
shabby
adjective

Vieux, usé et en mauvais état.

Old, worn and in poor condition.

Examples with “miteux”

See how the word “miteux” is used in sentences

  • Il vit dans un appartement miteux. — He lives in a shabby flat.

  • Le canapé a l'air défraîchi dans ce coin. — The sofa looks shabby in that corner.

  • Il portait un vieux manteau élimé à l'entretien. — He wore a shabby old coat to the interview.

  • C'était un tour mesquin à lui jouer. — That was a shabby trick to play on her.

  • L'hôtel avait l'air miteux depuis la rue. — The hotel looked shabby from the street.

  • Pourquoi gardes-tu des vêtements aussi défraîchis ? — Why do you keep such shabby clothes?

  • Sa mallette s'était élimée après des années d'usage. — His briefcase had gone shabby after years of use.

  • Je n'arrive pas à croire que tu ferais une chose aussi mesquine ! — I can't believe you would do something so shabby!

  • Pourquoi l'entrée est-elle si miteuse ? — Why is the entrance so shabby?

  • Il avait honte de son apparence défraîchie. — He felt embarrassed about his shabby appearance.

  • Devrions-nous remplacer ces vieilles serviettes élimées ? — Should we replace these shabby old towels?

  • Ne sois pas mesquin dans tes rapports avec les autres. — Please don't be shabby in your dealings with others.

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