lâche
cowardly, spineless
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/lɑʃ/
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Cultural Note
Calling someone 'lâche' is a severe insult in French. It implies a moral failing, not just a lack of bravery. In French history and literature, cowardice is treated as one of the gravest character flaws.
📝 Example Sentences
C'est lâche de s'attaquer aux plus faibles.
It's cowardly to attack those who are weaker.
Ne sois pas lâche, dis-lui la vérité.
Don't be a coward, tell him the truth.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | lâche |
| masculine | lâche |
| feminine_plural | lâches |
| masculine_plural | lâches |