A2 adjective #5,000 よく出る 3分で読める

désagréable

§ Understanding 'désagréable'

Alright, let's talk about the French adjective 'désagréable'. It's a useful one, and pretty straightforward. It means 'unpleasant' or 'disagreeable'. Think of it as the opposite of 'agréable' (pleasant, agreeable).

DEFINITION
Unpleasant, disagreeable.

Just like in English, you can use 'désagréable' to describe many different things: a person, a situation, a smell, a taste, a sound, a feeling, and so on. It's quite versatile.

§ How to use 'désagréable' with nouns

Since 'désagréable' is an adjective, it needs to agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. However, good news! 'Désagréable' is one of those adjectives that doesn't change for gender. It's the same whether the noun is masculine or feminine. It only changes for number (singular vs. plural).

  • Singular: désagréable
  • Plural: désagréables

Let's see some examples:

C'est une odeur désagréable.

This means: It's an unpleasant smell. ('odeur' is feminine, but 'désagréable' stays the same).

Il a eu un accident désagréable.

This means: He had an unpleasant accident. ('accident' is masculine, and 'désagréable' still stays the same).

Ces remarques étaient très désagréables.

This means: Those remarks were very unpleasant. ('remarques' is feminine plural, so 'désagréable' becomes 'désagréables').

Nous avons eu des moments désagréables.

This means: We had some unpleasant moments. ('moments' is masculine plural, so 'désagréable' becomes 'désagréables').

§ Using 'désagréable' with verbs like 'être'

You'll often use 'désagréable' with the verb 'être' (to be) or other linking verbs. This is just like saying 'it is unpleasant' or 'he is disagreeable'.

Ce temps est vraiment désagréable.

This means: This weather is really unpleasant.

La situation est devenue désagréable.

This means: The situation became unpleasant.

§ Common phrases and prepositions

While 'désagréable' doesn't specifically require a particular preposition in most cases, you might see it combined with 'pour' (for) or 'à' (to) when you want to specify *who* or *what* it's unpleasant for.

C'était très désagréable pour tout le monde.

This means: It was very unpleasant for everyone.

Le bruit était désagréable à entendre.

This means: The noise was unpleasant to hear.

§ Quick recap

Here's what you need to remember about 'désagréable':

  • It means 'unpleasant' or 'disagreeable'.
  • It doesn't change for gender (masculine or feminine nouns).
  • It changes for number: 'désagréable' (singular), 'désagréables' (plural).
  • It usually comes after the noun.
  • It's often used with 'être' (to be).

Keep practicing with these examples, and you'll be using 'désagréable' like a pro in no time!

豆知識

The 'dés-' prefix in French often indicates the opposite or removal of something, similar to 'un-' or 'dis-' in English. So, 'désagréable' literally means 'un-agreeable' or 'dis-agreeable'.

レベル別の例文

1

Le bruit constant de la circulation rendait l'atmosphère de l'appartement très désagréable.

The constant traffic noise made the apartment's atmosphere very unpleasant.

Here, 'désagréable' modifies 'atmosphère' (feminine singular), so it remains unchanged as it's an adjective ending in -e.

2

Elle a eu une expérience désagréable lors de son dernier voyage, ce qui l'a découragée de repartir.

She had an unpleasant experience on her last trip, which discouraged her from going again.

'Désagréable' modifies 'expérience' (feminine singular). No change.

3

Les nouvelles économiques étaient particulièrement désagréables à entendre pour les investisseurs.

The economic news was particularly disagreeable to hear for investors.

'Désagréables' modifies 'nouvelles' (feminine plural). It takes an 's'.

4

Il a une tendance désagréable à interrompre les gens quand ils parlent.

He has an unpleasant tendency to interrupt people when they speak.

'Désagréable' modifies 'tendance' (feminine singular). No change.

5

Après la pluie, l'air était humide et désagréable, rendant la promenade moins agréable.

After the rain, the air was humid and unpleasant, making the walk less enjoyable.

'Désagréable' modifies 'air' (masculine singular). No change.

6

Ce parfum a une odeur désagréable qui me donne mal à la tête.

This perfume has an unpleasant smell that gives me a headache.

'Désagréable' modifies 'odeur' (feminine singular). No change.

7

La discussion est devenue désagréable lorsque des sujets politiques ont été abordés.

The discussion became unpleasant when political topics were brought up.

'Désagréable' modifies 'discussion' (feminine singular). No change.

8

Ces remarques désagréables ont vraiment blessé ses sentiments.

Those unpleasant remarks really hurt her feelings.

'Désagréables' modifies 'remarques' (feminine plural). It takes an 's'.

語源

From Old French 'desagreable'

元の意味: Unpleasing

Romance

文化的な背景

The word 'désagréable' is widely used in French to describe anything from an unpleasant taste or smell to a disagreeable person or situation. It's a very common adjective, and you'll hear it frequently in everyday conversations. While similar to the English 'disagreeable', it often carries a slightly softer connotation, sometimes just meaning 'not pleasant' rather than strongly objectionable.

自分をテスト 6 問

listening A1

Listen for 'désagréable' in relation to the weather.

正解! おしい! 正解: C'est un temps désagréable aujourd'hui.
正解! おしい! 正解:
listening A1

Listen for 'désagréable' describing a sound.

正解! おしい! 正解: Le bruit est désagréable.
正解! おしい! 正解:
listening A1

Listen for 'désagréable' describing a voice.

正解! おしい! 正解: Elle a une voix désagréable.
正解! おしい! 正解:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

Ce fruit est désagréable.

Focus: dé-za-gré-able

正解! おしい! 正解:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

Le film était désagréable.

Focus: dé-za-gré-able

正解! おしい! 正解:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

Je n'aime pas cette odeur désagréable.

Focus: dé-za-gré-able

正解! おしい! 正解:

/ 6 correct

Perfect score!

役に立った?
まだコメントがありません。最初に考えをシェアしましょう!