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Detailed Translations for blunt from English to French

blunt:

blunt adj

  1. blunt (over-simplified)
  2. blunt
  3. blunt
    obtus
  4. blunt (out of the blue; unexpectedly; suddenly; )
  5. blunt (out of focus; blurred; dull)
    flou
  6. blunt (straight; plain)
  7. blunt (abrupt; curt; short; steep)
  8. blunt (suddenly; unexpectedly; all of a sudden; )
  9. blunt (explicit; crude; straightforward; )
  10. blunt (outspoken; frankly; forthright; )

to blunt verb (blunts, blunted, blunting)

  1. to blunt (become dull)
    abêtir; abrutir; niveler
    • abêtir verb (abêtis, abêtit, abêtissons, abêtissez, )
    • abrutir verb (abrutis, abrutit, abrutissons, abrutissez, )
    • niveler verb (nivelle, nivelles, nivelons, nivelez, )

Conjugations for blunt:

present
  1. blunt
  2. blunt
  3. blunts
  4. blunt
  5. blunt
  6. blunt
simple past
  1. blunted
  2. blunted
  3. blunted
  4. blunted
  5. blunted
  6. blunted
present perfect
  1. have blunted
  2. have blunted
  3. has blunted
  4. have blunted
  5. have blunted
  6. have blunted
past continuous
  1. was blunting
  2. were blunting
  3. was blunting
  4. were blunting
  5. were blunting
  6. were blunting
future
  1. shall blunt
  2. will blunt
  3. will blunt
  4. shall blunt
  5. will blunt
  6. will blunt
continuous present
  1. am blunting
  2. are blunting
  3. is blunting
  4. are blunting
  5. are blunting
  6. are blunting
subjunctive
  1. be blunted
  2. be blunted
  3. be blunted
  4. be blunted
  5. be blunted
  6. be blunted
diverse
  1. blunt!
  2. let's blunt!
  3. blunted
  4. blunting
1. I, 2. you, 3. he/she/it, 4. we, 5. you, 6. they

Translation Matrix for blunt:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
balourd booby; clodhopper; dolt; duffer; lubber; oaf
direct buddy; business associate; chum; companion; comrade; fellow; friend; mate; pal; partner; streetcar ticket; tram ticket
franc franc
gauche left; left side
rapide fastie; rapid; smart boy
sec dry land
sèche butt; cigarette; smoke
VerbRelated TranslationsOther Translations
abrutir become dull; blunt coarsen; get rough; roughen
abêtir become dull; blunt
niveler become dull; blunt adapt; assimilate; egalize; equalise; equalize; even; level; level down; level out; level up; make even; pay; pay on account; polish; settle; smooth
- benumb; deaden; dull; numb
AdjectiveRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- candid; crude; forthright; frank; free-spoken; outspoken; plainspoken; point-blank; stark; straight-from-the-shoulder
AdverbRelated TranslationsOther Translations
soudainement abrupt; all at once; all of a sudden; at once; blunt; brusque; fast; out of the blue; quick; rapid; speedy; sudden; suddenly; swift; unexpectedly just at once
subitement abrupt; all at once; all of a sudden; at once; blunt; brusque; fast; out of the blue; quick; rapid; speedy; sudden; suddenly; swift; unexpectedly just at once
Not SpecifiedRelated TranslationsOther Translations
flou blur
ModifierRelated TranslationsOther Translations
abrupt abrupt; all at once; all of a sudden; at once; blunt; brusque; curt; fast; out of the blue; quick; rapid; short; speedy; steep; sudden; suddenly; swift; unexpectedly abruptly; all of a sudden; quick; sudden; suddenly; swiftly; unexpectedly
balourd abrupt; all at once; all of a sudden; at once; blunt; brusque; fast; out of the blue; quick; rapid; speedy; sudden; suddenly; swift; unexpectedly
brusque abrupt; all at once; all of a sudden; at once; blunt; brusque; curt; fast; out of the blue; quick; rapid; short; speedy; steep; sudden; suddenly; swift; unexpectedly abruptly; all of a sudden; cantankerous; crabbed; crusty; gruff; grumpy; nagging; quick; rigid; sudden; suddenly; sullen; surly; swiftly; unexpectedly
brusquement abrupt; all at once; all of a sudden; at once; blunt; brusque; curt; fast; out of the blue; quick; rapid; short; speedy; steep; sudden; suddenly; swift; unexpectedly abruptly; all of a sudden; quick; sudden; suddenly; swiftly; unexpectedly
carrément blunt; crude; explicit; forthright; frank; frankly; genially; openly; outright; outspoken; overt; plain; plain-spoken; square; straight; straightforward aloud; bluntly; boisterous; clamorous; direct; fair; flatly; frank; frankly; freely; frontal; honest; loud; loudly; noisy; open; openly; out loud; plain; sincere; straight; straightforward; unconcealed
choquant abrupt; all at once; all of a sudden; at once; blunt; brusque; fast; out of the blue; quick; rapid; speedy; sudden; suddenly; swift; unexpectedly distasteful; improper; inappropriate; indecent; indelicat; nasty; nauseous; objectionable; obnoxious; offending; offensive; out of place; rude; shocking; sick; sickly; tactless; uncalled for; unpalatable; unsavory; unsavoury; unseemly; unsuitable
cru abrupt; all at once; all of a sudden; at once; blunt; crude; explicit; frank; openly; out of the blue; outspoken; overt; plain; square; straight; straightforward; sudden; suddenly; unexpectedly boisterousness; fierce; furious; improper; inappropriate; indelicat; indelicate; indiscrete; out of place; raw; rude; tactless; tempestuous; unboiled; uncalled for; unprocessed; unseemly; unsuitable
crûment blunt; crude; explicit; frank; openly; outspoken; overt; plain; square; straight; straightforward bluntly
d'un coup abrupt; all at once; all of a sudden; at once; blunt; brusque; fast; out of the blue; quick; rapid; speedy; sudden; suddenly; swift; unexpectedly
d'un ton brusque abrupt; all at once; all of a sudden; at once; blunt; brusque; curt; fast; out of the blue; quick; rapid; short; speedy; steep; sudden; suddenly; swift; unexpectedly
d'un ton sec blunt
direct blunt; plain; straight at once; before long; clear; direct; directly; fair; first thing; forthwith; frontal; genuine; honest; immediate; immediately; in a moment; instantly; now; perpendicular; presently; prompt; quick; rapid; right away; right now; serious; shortly; soon; speedy; straight; straight away; straightaway; swift; without delay
du coup abrupt; all at once; all of a sudden; at once; blunt; brusque; fast; out of the blue; quick; rapid; speedy; sudden; suddenly; swift; unexpectedly
flou blunt; blurred; dull; out of focus blurred; dim; faint; filmy; foggy; hazy; hushed; in an undertone; misty; muffled; muzzy; out of focus; subdued; unclear; undefinable; vague; vaguely
franc blunt; crude; explicit; forthright; frank; frankly; genially; openly; outright; outspoken; overt; plain; plain-spoken; square; straight; straightforward accessible; amenable; approachable; bold; candid; decent; direct; fair; frank; frankly; frontal; genuine; heartfelt; honest; liberal; neat; open; open-minded; openly; outspoken; plain; proper; respectable; right; serious; sincere; sporting; straight; straight ahead; straight on; straightforward; true; unabashed; unconcealed; uninhibited; unprejudiced; upright; veritable
franche blunt; crude; explicit; forthright; frank; frankly; genially; openly; outright; outspoken; overt; plain; plain-spoken; square; straight; straightforward fair; frank; genuine; heartfelt; honest; open; plain; sincere; straight; straightforward; true; upright
franchement blunt; crude; explicit; forthright; frank; frankly; genially; openly; outright; outspoken; overt; plain; plain-spoken; square; straight; straightforward blatant; bold; candid; decent; direct; downright; fair; frank; frankly; freely; frontal; genuine; heartfelt; honest; neat; open; openly; outspoken; plain; proper; respectable; right; sheer; sincere; sporting; straight; straightforward; true; unabashed; unconcealed; uninhibited; upright; veritable
gauche abrupt; all at once; all of a sudden; at once; blunt; brusque; fast; out of the blue; quick; rapid; speedy; sudden; suddenly; swift; unexpectedly abstemious; ailing; clumsy; doltish; fumbling; gawky; left; left-hand; left-handed; maladroit; not very good; on the left side; owlish; plump; poor; rigid; stiff; to the left; uneasy; unhandy; wooden
honnête blunt; crude; explicit; frank; openly; outspoken; overt; plain; square; straight; straightforward agreeable; benevolent; chaste; decent; fair; fine; frank; genial; genuine; good; good-natured; great; heartfelt; honest; honorable; honourable; just; kind; mild; neat; open; pleasant; proper; reliable; respectable; right; right-minded; righteous; serious; sincere; solid; sound; sporting; straight; true; true-hearted; upright; well-behaved
honnêtement blunt; crude; explicit; frank; openly; outspoken; overt; plain; square; straight; straightforward chaste; decent; fair; frank; genuine; heartfelt; honest; neat; open; proper; respectable; right; sincere; sporting; true; upright
imprévu abrupt; all at once; all of a sudden; at once; blunt; brusque; fast; out of the blue; quick; rapid; speedy; sudden; suddenly; swift; unexpectedly all of a sudden; out of the blue; suddenly; unexpected; unexpectedly; unsuspected; without warning
inattendu abrupt; all at once; all of a sudden; at once; blunt; brusque; fast; out of the blue; quick; rapid; speedy; sudden; suddenly; swift; unexpectedly all of a sudden; out of the blue; suddenly; unexpected; unexpectedly; unsuspected; without warning
inopiné abrupt; all at once; all of a sudden; at once; blunt; brusque; fast; out of the blue; quick; rapid; speedy; sudden; suddenly; swift; unexpectedly
intègre blunt; crude; explicit; frank; openly; outspoken; overt; plain; square; straight; straightforward chaste; fair; frank; genuine; good; heartfelt; honest; honorable; honourable; immaculate; impeccable; incorruptible; just; open; right-minded; righteous; serious; sincere; spotless; straight; true; true-hearted; undiscussed; unspoiled; untainted; upright; well-behaved
librement blunt; forthright; frank; frankly; genially; openly; outright; outspoken; plain; plain-spoken; straight
obtus blunt dead; deceased; dense; easily; easy; effortless; headstrong; lifeless; mulish; not difficult; not hard; passed away; pig-headed; simple; spiritless; topped off
ouvertement blunt; forthright; frank; frankly; genially; openly; outright; outspoken; plain; plain-spoken; straight direct; fair; frank; frankly; freely; frontal; honest; naked; open; openly; straight; straightforward; unconcealed; uncultivated; untilled; vacant
prompt abrupt; all at once; all of a sudden; at once; blunt; brusque; fast; out of the blue; quick; rapid; speedy; sudden; suddenly; swift; unexpectedly adroit; agile; astute; at once; before long; bright; brisk; canny; clever; dexterous; expert; fast; first thing; flashy; fledged; forthwith; handy; hastily; immediate; immediately; in a moment; instantly; neat; nimble; perky; presently; promptly; quick; rapid; resourceful; right away; sharp; shortly; shrewd; skilful; skillful; sly; smart; soon; speedy; straight away; straightaway; swift; wily
promptement abrupt; all at once; all of a sudden; at once; blunt; brusque; fast; out of the blue; quick; rapid; speedy; sudden; suddenly; swift; unexpectedly adroit; agile; astute; at once; bright; brisk; clever; dexterous; expert; fast; fledged; handy; hastily; immediate; immediately; instantly; neat; nimble; perky; prompt; promptly; quick; rapid; resourceful; right away; sharp; skilful; skillful; smart; soon; speedy; straight away; swift; wily; without delay
précipitamment abrupt; all at once; all of a sudden; at once; blunt; brusque; fast; out of the blue; quick; rapid; speedy; sudden; suddenly; swift; unexpectedly adroit; agile; agitated; brisk; clever; dexterous; expert; fast; fledged; fluttered; handy; hastily; hasty; head over heels; headlong; hunted; hurried; hurriedly; in a haste; in a hurry; in a rush; in haste; inconsiderate; neat; nervous; nimble; overconfident; premature; quick; rapid; rash; reckless; skilful; skillful; speedy; swift; thoughtless
rapide abrupt; all at once; all of a sudden; at once; blunt; out of the blue; sudden; suddenly; unexpectedly adroit; agile; brisk; clever; cursory

Related Words for "blunt":

  • bluntness, blunting, blunter, bluntest, bluntly

Synonyms for "blunt":


Antonyms for "blunt":


Related Definitions for "blunt":

  1. devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment1
    • the blunt truth1
  2. characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion1
    • blunt talking and straight shooting1
    • a blunt New England farmer1
  3. used of a knife or other blade; not sharp1
    • a blunt instrument1
  4. having a broad or rounded end1
    • thick marks made by a blunt pencil1
  5. make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation1
    • Terror blunted her feelings1
  6. make less sharp1
    • blunt the knives1
  7. make less intense1
    • blunted emotions1
  8. make dull or blunt1
  9. make numb or insensitive1

Wiktionary Translations for blunt:

blunt
verb
  1. To repress or weaken
  2. To dull the edge or point of, by making it thicker
adjective
  1. Abrupt in address; plain; unceremonious
  2. Dull in understanding; slow of discernment
  3. Having a thick edge or point, as an instrument
blunt
adjective
  1. Dont la pente est escarpée et comme rompre.
  2. Qui blesser sans percer ni couper, mais en faisant des contusions, comme un bâton, un marteau, etc.
  3. Traductions à trier suivant le sens.
  4. (vieilli) Qui est émoussé, qui a perdu son tranchant, en parlant d’une lame.
  5. biologie|fr Qui est arrondir, émousser au lieu d’être anguleux ou pointu.
  6. Qui est peu sonore
  7. Qui n’a pas l’éclat qu’il doit avoir, ou qui en a peu en comparaison d’une autre chose.
verb
  1. Rendre doux, tempérer l’âcreté de quelque chose d’aigre, de piquant, de salé.
  2. rendre gourd, comme perclus et presque sans mouvement.
  3. Traductions à trier suivant le sens