saleté

Definitions of saleté
  1. noun
    obscenity in speech or writing
    synonyms: grivoiserie
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    type of:
    débauche, impudeur, indécence
    the trait of behaving in an obscene manner
  2. noun
    a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse
    synonyms: immondice, impureté
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    type of:
    insalubrité
    a state that is not conducive to health
  3. noun
    sordid dirtiness
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    type of:
    impureté
    the state of being unsanitary
  4. noun
    the state of being covered with unclean things
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    type of:
    impureté
    the state of being unsanitary
  5. noun
    the state of being unsanitary
    synonyms: impureté
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    antonyms:
    hygiène, netteté, propreté
    the state of being clean; without dirt or other impurities
    type of:
    condition sanitaire
    the state of sanitation (clean or dirty)
  6. noun
    lack of cleanly habits
    synonyms: impureté
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    antonyms:
    hygiène, propreté
    diligence in keeping clean
    type of:
    caractéristique, trait de caractère
    a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
  7. noun
    the state of containing dirty impurities
    synonyms: impureté
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    type of:
    impureté
    the condition of being impure
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