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scandaleux

scandalous, outrageous

adjective skahn-dah-LUH Rare

Usage Note

Scandaleux follows regular -eux/-euse agreement: the feminine is scandaleuse. It conveys moral shock or indignation and is stronger than simply 'surprising'. The adverb scandaleusement (scandalously) is commonly used to emphasise excess, as in c'est scandaleusement cher.

Examples

"Son comportement était vraiment scandaleux."

Natural Translation

His behaviour was truly scandalous.

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