douteux

French

Etymology

From doute + -eux.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /du.tø/
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Adjective

douteux (feminine douteuse, masculine plural douteux, feminine plural douteuses)

  1. doubtful, uncertain, questionable (issue, outcome, date etc.)
  2. dubious, questionable (morals, qualities etc.)
  3. rather unclean (piece of clothing)
    Son complet sombre était élimé, sa chemise douteuse, la cravate mal nouée.
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Adjective

douteux m

  1. (Jersey) doubtful

Derived terms

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