nounnounadjective
le scandaleux
outrageous
Definition & meaning
Scandaleux means scandalous or outrageous: shocking because it is considered immoral, unacceptable, or offensive.
It can also mean disgraceful or appalling, particularly when describing an unfair situation or someone’s behavior.
Grammar & Word origin
- An adjective: scandaleux is the masculine singular and plural form; the feminine forms are scandaleuse and scandaleuses .
- It comes from scandale (“scandal”) and the adjective-forming suffix -eux.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- choquant — “shocking”; emphasizes the reaction rather than a moral judgment.
- honteux — “shameful”; emphasizes disgrace or embarrassment.
- révoltant — “outrageous” or “revolting”; emphasizes the indignation something provokes.
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Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Son comportement au travail était vraiment scandaleux.adjective
His behavior at work was truly outrageous.
Pourquoi ces prix sont-ils si scandaleux ?adjective
Why are these prices so outrageous?
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