Le film controversé a déclenché des débats passionnés dans tout le pays.
English: The controversial film sparked heated debates across the country.
controversé /kɔ̃tʁovɛʁsˈe/ · adjective · CEFR B2. French translation of "controversial".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- controversial
- Translation
- controversé
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- adjective
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| Dictionary form | controversé |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- controversé + noun / It is controversé
- Examples
- C'est controversé.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Elle a fait une déclaration controversée pendant l'interview télévisée en direct.
English: She made a controversial statement during the live television interview.
La nouvelle politique fiscale est très controversée depuis son lancement.
English: The new tax policy has been deeply controversial since it began.
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