de mauvais aloi

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /də mo.vɛ.z‿a.lwa/

Adjective

de mauvais aloi (invariable)

  1. (of a currency) of bad quality, of doubtful worth
    Antonym: de bon aloi
  2. (figuratively) improper, inappropriate, unsuitable; unsavoury
    Synonym: mal à propos
    Antonyms: de bon aloi, de bon ton, de circonstance, indiqué