désuet

When something is désuet, it means it's old-fashioned or out of date. Imagine a really old phone with a rotary dial – that's désuet! It's not something people use anymore because there are newer, better things. We use this word to describe objects, ideas, or even styles that are no longer current.

Practice it

Test Yourself 12 questions

multiple choice A2

Choose the word closest in meaning to 'désuet':

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: ancien

'Désuet' means outdated, so 'ancien' (old) is the closest option.

multiple choice A2

Which of these objects is most likely to be described as 'désuet'?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Un lecteur de cassettes

A cassette player is an outdated piece of technology, making it désuet.

multiple choice A2

If something is 'désuet', it is:

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Plus utilisé

Something désuet is no longer current or fashionable, often meaning it's no longer used much.

true false A2

A brand new car can be described as 'désuet'.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: False

A brand new car is modern and current, so it cannot be 'désuet'.

true false A2

Using a rotary phone in today's world could be considered 'désuet'.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: True

Rotary phones are no longer common or modern, so using one is 'désuet'.

true false A2

Fashion from ten years ago is always 'désuet'.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: False

Not all fashion from ten years ago is necessarily 'désuet'; some styles can remain classic or come back into fashion.

listening B1

This refers to something that is no longer modern.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Ce téléphone portable est complètement désuet maintenant.