Définition et Signification de "foul"

foul

ADJECTIF

malodorant, fétide

having an extremely unpleasant taste or smell

rank

Example

The public restroom had a foul atmosphere, with a combination of unpleasant smells.

The expired milk left a foul taste in her mouth, prompting an immediate reaction of disgust.

The spoiled meat emitted a foul odor that permeated the entire kitchen.

fétide, dégoûtant

extremely unpleasant or disgusting, causing strong feelings of dislike

Example

The foul behavior of the unruly crowd led to their removal from the premises.

The foul mood of the boss made everyone in the office tense and uncomfortable.

The foul language used by the comedian offended many audience members.

déloyal, malfaisant

violating accepted standards or rules

faute, fautif

(of a baseball) not hit between the foul lines

malodorant, infecte

disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter

obscène, indécent

characterized by obscenity

brouillon, défiguré

(of a manuscript) defaced with changes

malpropre, sale

especially of a ship's lines etc

Foul

NOM

faute

an act in a sport that is against the rules and is not allowed

What is a "foul"?

A foul is an action in a sport that breaks the rules or is considered unfair or dangerous. It usually results in a penalty or punishment, such as awarding the opposing team a free kick, a penalty shot, or a point. Fouls can involve physical contact, like pushing or tripping, or other actions that are not allowed according to the game's rules. Depending on the sport, fouls may be classified as minor or major, with more serious fouls potentially leading to further consequences, such as a player's disqualification or suspension.

to foul

VERBE

commettre une faute sur

to play against the rules of a game