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désuet(te) (adjective)

No longer used or in fashion; outdated.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'De-Use-It'. If you have to 'de-use' something because it is old, it is 'désuet'.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'désuet' for people. → Mon grand-père est âgé.

Forgetting the accent in 'désuète'. → Cette mode est désuète.

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