Adjectifs AD Flashcards
cautious [KAW-shuhs]
prudent(e)
careful, wary, alert, watchful, attentive, vigilant, mindful
Be cautious when driving at night.
Sois prudent en conduisant la nuit.
charming [CHAR-ming]
charmant(e)
attractive, delightful, charismatic, pleasant, appealing, enchanting, lovely
He is a charming young man.
C’est un jeune homme charmant.
cheerful [CHEER-ful]
joyeux(se)
happy, joyful, lively, bright, optimistic, jolly, upbeat
She always stays cheerful in the morning.
Elle reste toujours joyeuse le matin.
clean [KLEEN]
propre
spotless, tidy, neat, unsoiled, immaculate, hygienic, pure
The room is clean and ready.
La pièce est propre et prête.
clear [KLEER]
clair(e)
obvious, evident, transparent, distinct, plain, understandable, apparent
It is clear that he is right.
Il est clair qu’il a raison.
clever [KLEH-vur]
malin, intelligent
smart, bright, sharp, witty, intelligent, ingenious, resourceful
She is clever at solving puzzles.
Elle est maline pour résoudre les énigmes.
cloudy [KLOW-dee]
nuageux(se)
overcast, dull, gloomy, grey, murky, hazy, misty
Today is cloudy and cold.
Aujourd’hui il fait nuageux et froid.
clumsy [KLUM-zee]
maladroit(e)
awkward, uncoordinated, graceless, heavy-handed, inept, gawky, blundering
He’s too clumsy to dance.
Il est trop maladroit pour danser.
colorful [KUH-lur-ful]
coloré(e)
vivid, bright, vibrant, multicolored, flamboyant, lively, rich
The painting is very colorful.
Le tableau est très coloré.
combative [KOM-buh-tiv]
combatif(ve)
aggressive, argumentative, belligerent, hostile, quarrelsome, contentious, antagonistic
He gets combative when tired.
Il devient combatif quand il est fatigué.
comfortable [KUMF-tur-bul]
confortable
cozy, snug, pleasant, relaxing, restful, cushy, contented
This sofa is very comfortable.
Ce canapé est très confortable.
concerned [kun-SURND]
préoccupé(e)
worried, anxious, troubled, uneasy, bothered, distressed, apprehensive
She is concerned about her exam.
Elle est préoccupée par son examen.
condemned [kun-DEMD]
condamné(e)
sentenced, doomed, convicted, damned, censured, rebuked, reproached
The house was condemned last year.
La maison a été condamnée l’année dernière.
confused [kun-FYOOZD]
confus(e)
bewildered, puzzled, perplexed, unclear, dazed, baffled, disoriented
I’m confused by the instructions.
Je suis confus face aux instructions.
cooperative [koh-OP-ur-uh-tiv]
coopératif(ve)
helpful, collaborative, supportive, accommodating, agreeable, willing, obliging
The team was very cooperative.
L’équipe a été très coopérative.
courageous [kur-AY-jus]
courageux(se)
brave, fearless, bold, valiant, daring, heroic, intrepid
She made a courageous decision.
Elle a pris une décision courageuse.
crazy [KRAY-zee]
fou/folle
insane, mad, deranged, irrational, eccentric, unbalanced, nutty
This idea sounds crazy.
Cette idée semble folle.
creepy [KREE-pee]
glauque, effrayant
scary, eerie, spooky, unsettling, chilling, freaky, sinister
That old house looks creepy.
Cette vieille maison a l’air glauque.
crowded [KROW-did]
bondé(e)
packed, jammed, congested, full, overflowing, busy, bustling
The train was crowded this morning.
Le train était bondé ce matin.
cruel [KROO-uhl]
cruel(le)
brutal, heartless, unkind, harsh, ruthless, inhumane, merciless
It was a cruel joke.
C’était une blague cruelle.
cautious [KAW-shuhs]
prudent(e)
careful, wary, alert, watchful, attentive, vigilant, mindful
Be cautious when driving at night.
Sois prudent en conduisant la nuit.
charming [CHAR-ming]
charmant(e)
attractive, delightful, charismatic, pleasant, appealing, enchanting, lovely
He is a charming young man.
C’est un jeune homme charmant.
cheerful [CHEER-ful]
joyeux(se)
happy, joyful, lively, bright, optimistic, jolly, upbeat
She always stays cheerful in the morning.
Elle reste toujours joyeuse le matin.
clean [KLEEN]
propre
spotless, tidy, neat, unsoiled, immaculate, hygienic, pure
The room is clean and ready.
La pièce est propre et prête.
clear [KLEER]
clair(e)
obvious, evident, transparent, distinct, plain, understandable, apparent
It is clear that he is right.
Il est clair qu’il a raison.
clever [KLEH-vur]
malin, intelligent
smart, bright, sharp, witty, intelligent, ingenious, resourceful
She is clever at solving puzzles.
Elle est maline pour résoudre les énigmes.
cloudy [KLOW-dee]
nuageux(se)
overcast, dull, gloomy, grey, murky, hazy, misty
Today is cloudy and cold.
Aujourd’hui il fait nuageux et froid.
clumsy [KLUM-zee]
maladroit(e)
awkward, uncoordinated, graceless, heavy-handed, inept, gawky, blundering
He’s too clumsy to dance.
Il est trop maladroit pour danser.
colorful [KUH-lur-ful]
coloré(e)
vivid, bright, vibrant, multicolored, flamboyant, lively, rich
The painting is very colorful.
Le tableau est très coloré.
combative [KOM-buh-tiv]
combatif(ve)
aggressive, argumentative, belligerent, hostile, quarrelsome, contentious, antagonistic
He gets combative when tired.
Il devient combatif quand il est fatigué.
comfortable [KUMF-tur-bul]
confortable
cozy, snug, pleasant, relaxing, restful, cushy, contented
This sofa is very comfortable.
Ce canapé est très confortable.
concerned [kun-SURND]
préoccupé(e)
worried, anxious, troubled, uneasy, bothered, distressed, apprehensive
She is concerned about her exam.
Elle est préoccupée par son examen.
condemned [kun-DEMD]
condamné(e)
sentenced, doomed, convicted, damned, censured, rebuked, reproached
The house was condemned last year.
La maison a été condamnée l’année dernière.
confused [kun-FYOOZD]
confus(e)
bewildered, puzzled, perplexed, unclear, dazed, baffled, disoriented
I’m confused by the instructions.
Je suis confus face aux instructions.
cooperative [koh-OP-ur-uh-tiv]
coopératif(ve)
helpful, collaborative, supportive, accommodating, agreeable, willing, obliging
The team was very cooperative.
L’équipe a été très coopérative.
courageous [kur-AY-jus]
courageux(se)
brave, fearless, bold, valiant, daring, heroic, intrepid
She made a courageous decision.
Elle a pris une décision courageuse.
crazy [KRAY-zee]
fou/folle
insane, mad, deranged, irrational, eccentric, unbalanced, nutty
This idea sounds crazy.
Cette idée semble folle.
creepy [KREE-pee]
glauque, effrayant
scary, eerie, spooky, unsettling, chilling, freaky, sinister
That old house looks creepy.
Cette vieille maison a l’air glauque.
crowded [KROW-did]
bondé(e)
packed, jammed, congested, full, overflowing, busy, bustling
The train was crowded this morning.
Le train était bondé ce matin.
cruel [KROO-uhl]
cruel(le)
brutal, heartless, unkind, harsh, ruthless, inhumane, merciless
It was a cruel joke.
C’était une blague cruelle.
curious [KYOOR-ee-uhs]
curieux(se)
inquisitive, interested, probing, questioning, nosy, prying, eager
I’m curious about your story.
Je suis curieux de ton histoire.
cute [KYOOT]
mignon(ne)
adorable, lovely, charming, appealing, delightful, endearing, pretty
What a cute puppy!
Quel chiot mignon !
dangerous [DAYN-jur-uhs]
dangereux(se)
hazardous, risky, unsafe, perilous, treacherous, harmful, lethal
This road is dangerous at night.
Cette route est dangereuse la nuit.
dark [DARK]
sombre
dim, gloomy, murky, shadowy, dusky, overcast, pitch-black
It gets dark early in winter.
Il fait sombre tôt en hiver.
dead [DED]
mort(e)
lifeless, deceased, expired, perished, inanimate, gone, defunct
The battery is dead.
La batterie est morte.
defeated [dih-FEE-tid]
vaincu(e)
beaten, conquered, overcome, subdued, crushed, outdone, overpowered
They felt defeated after the match.
Ils se sont sentis vaincus après le match.
defiant [dih-FY-unt]
provocant(e), rebelle
rebellious, resistant, insubordinate, disobedient, bold, daring, challenging
He gave a defiant look.
Il a lancé un regard provocant.
delightful [dih-LYTE-ful]
délicieux(se), charmant(e)
lovely, charming, enjoyable, pleasant, appealing, wonderful, pleasing
What a delightful evening!
Quelle soirée charmante !
depressed [dih-PREST]
déprimé(e)
sad, unhappy, gloomy, downcast, melancholic, discouraged, miserable
He’s been depressed lately.
Il est déprimé ces temps-ci.
determined [dih-TUR-mind]
déterminé(e)
resolute, firm, decided, persistent, steadfast, strong-willed, unwavering
She is determined to win.
Elle est déterminée à gagner.
different [DIF-ur-uhnt]
différent(e)
distinct, unlike, dissimilar, diverse, unalike, separate, unique
This cake tastes different.
Ce gâteau a un goût différent.
difficult [DIF-uh-kult]
difficile
hard, tough, challenging, complicated, tricky, demanding, strenuous
This exercise is difficult.
Cet exercice est difficile.
disgusted [diss-GUS-tid]
dégoûté(e)
revolted, sickened, offended, nauseated, repulsed, horrified, appalled
I was disgusted by the smell.
J’étais dégoûté par l’odeur.
distinct [diss-TINKT]
distinct(e), clair(e)
clear, obvious, definite, noticeable, specific, unmistakable, pronounced
A distinct sound came from outside.
Un son distinct venait de dehors.
disturbed [dih-STURBD]
troublé(e)
upset, agitated, anxious, unsettled, perturbed, uneasy, alarmed
He looked disturbed after the call.
Il avait l’air troublé après l’appel.
dizzy [DIZ-ee]
étourdi(e)
lightheaded, faint, woozy, unsteady, giddy, confused, dazed
I feel dizzy when I stand up.
Je me sens étourdi quand je me lève.
doubtful [DOWT-ful]
douteux(se)
uncertain, unsure, skeptical, hesitant, dubious, suspicious, apprehensive
I’m doubtful about this plan.
Je doute de ce plan.
drab [DRAB]
terne, fade
dull, colorless, lifeless, dreary, boring, bland, gloomy
The room looked drab and empty.
La pièce avait l’air terne et vide.
dull [DUL]
ennuyeux(se), terne
boring, uninteresting, tedious, monotonous, lifeless, flat, gloomy
This movie is dull.
Ce film est ennuyeux.
adorable [uh-DAWR-uh-bul]
adorable
cute, charming, lovely, endearing, delightful, appealing, sweet
That puppy is adorable.
Ce chiot est adorable.
adventurous [ad-VEN-chur-uhs]
aventurier(ère)
daring, bold, brave, courageous, risky, intrepid, fearless
She loves adventurous trips.
Elle adore les voyages aventureux.
aggressive [uh-GRES-iv]
agressif(ve)
hostile, forceful, pushy, violent, combative, fierce, antagonistic
He sounded aggressive during the meeting.
Il avait l’air agressif pendant la réunion.
agreeable [uh-GREE-uh-bul]
agréable
pleasant, nice, amiable, friendly, likable, charming, cordial
The weather is agreeable today.
Le temps est agréable aujourd’hui.
alert [uh-LURT]
attentif(ve), en alerte
attentive, watchful, vigilant, observant, sharp, aware, mindful
Stay alert while driving.
Reste attentif en conduisant.
alive [uh-LYV]
vivant(e)
living, breathing, active, animated, existing, conscious, aware
The plant is still alive.
La plante est encore vivante.
amused [uh-MYOOZD]
amusé(e)
entertained, delighted, pleased, tickled, charmed, happy, cheerful
They looked amused by the joke.
Ils avaient l’air amusés par la blague.
angry [ANG-gree]
en colère
mad, furious, irritated, annoyed, upset, outraged, resentful
She was angry about the delay.
Elle était en colère à cause du retard.
annoyed [uh-NOYD]
agacé(e)
irritated, bothered, disturbed, displeased, offended, frustrated, vexed
I felt annoyed by the noise.
J’étais agacé par le bruit.
annoying [uh-NOY-ing]
agaçant(e)
irritating, bothersome, tiresome, troublesome, provoking, unpleasant, disturbing
That sound is annoying.
Ce bruit est agaçant.
