grossier

coarse; rude

adjective groh-SYEH Less Common

Also means

rough; crude (texture or quality)

Usage Note

Grossier describes both physical coarseness (rough fabric, crude workmanship) and social rudeness or vulgarity — un mot grossier is a rude word (swear word). The feminine form is grossière. The adverb grossièrement means 'roughly' (in both senses: approximately and crudely). Grossièreté is the noun for rudeness or a rude remark.

Examples

"Il a répondu d'une manière vraiment grossière."

Natural Translation

He replied in a truly rude manner.

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