Translation
worse, worst
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Word origin
From Latin peior ('worse'), the comparative of malus ('bad'). The English 'pejorative' shares this root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- peior
- English cognates
- pejorative
Grammar
Examples
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The situation is worse than I thought.
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It is the worst film I have ever seen.
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It could be worse, at least you are in good health.
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The traffic is worse on Friday evenings than during the week.
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That's the worst idea I've heard all day.
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(6)Advanced French Grammar (C1-C2): Constructions to Master
French Adverb Comparison: plus vite, le plus vite, le mieux
French Comparatives: plus, moins, aussi, meilleur, mieux
French Nominalisation: le déjeuner, le vieux, le français
French Subjunctive After Superlatives and le seul
French Superlatives: le plus, le moins, le meilleur, le pire
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 12: pire, sorte, protéger and 6 more words.