What does répugnant in French mean?

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

The word répugnant in French means disgusting, repulsive, distasteful, disgust, revolt, repulse, repel, disgust, revolt, repulse, repel, be loath to do , be reluctant to do. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word répugnant

disgusting, repulsive, distasteful

adjectif (repoussant)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Cette odeur nauséabonde est répugnante.

disgust, revolt, repulse, repel

verbe transitif indirect (inspirer à [qqn] du mépris)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Je ne peux pas saluer cet homme, il me répugne.
I can't greet that man; he disgusts me.

disgust, revolt, repulse, repel

verbe transitif indirect (inspirer du dégoût)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Je ne peux pas continuer à manger, ce plat me répugne.
I can't carry on eating; this food disgusts me.

be loath to do , be reluctant to do

verbe transitif indirect (ne pas aimer faire [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Christelle répugne à laisser son bébé à une nourrice, mais elle doit aller travailler.
Christelle is loath to leave her baby with a nanny, but she has to go to work.

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