What does épouvantable in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word épouvantable in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use épouvantable in French.

The word épouvantable in French means terrible, horrendous, dreadful, appalling, horrendous,dreadful, terrible, atrocious, be unbearably hot. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word épouvantable

terrible, horrendous, dreadful, appalling

adjectif (effroyable)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ce que ce criminel a fait est vraiment épouvantable.
What that criminal did is truly terrible.

horrendous,dreadful

adjectif (important, énorme)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Les dégâts causés par la tempête ont été épouvantables.
The damage caused by the storm is horrendous.

terrible, atrocious

adjectif (inquiétant, très mauvais)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ses résultats sont épouvantables, il doit réagir !
HIs results are terrible; he needs to do something!

be unbearably hot

locution verbale (faire une chaleur insupportable)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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