How is the word pur translated from French to English

English translation
utter
adjective

Complet, employé pour renforcer les mots.

Complete, used to make words stronger.

Examples with “pur”

See how the word “pur” is used in sentences

  • C'était de pures absurdités. — It was utter nonsense.

  • Ce film était d'une totale absurdité. — That movie was utter nonsense.

  • Il n'a pas prononcé un mot. — He did not utter a word.

  • La réunion s'est terminée dans un pur chaos. — The meeting ended in utter chaos.

  • Je n'en reviens pas de son manque total de respect ! — I can't believe his utter lack of respect!

  • Elle a eu du mal à prononcer un mot de remerciement. — She could barely utter a word of thanks.

  • Quelle pure perte de temps ! — What an utter waste of time!

  • Elle a fait face à une confusion totale pendant la réunion. — She faced utter confusion during the meeting.

  • A-t-il prononcé la moindre explication ? — Did he utter any explanation at all?

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