cheap
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. bon marché
This store is really cheap.Ce magasin est vraiment bon marché.
b. pas cher
I want to find some cheap toys to give my sister's kids when I visit. But something cute!Je cherche des jouets pas chers à offrir aux enfants de ma sœur quand je leur rendrai visite. Mais quelque chose de mignon !
a. de mauvaise qualité
The apartment was furnished with cheap furniture that wouldn't last.L'appartement était meublé avec du mobilier de mauvaise qualité qui ne tiendrait pas longtemps.
b. bas de gamme
You've been tricked. This watch is only a cheap imitation of a Rolex.On vous a berné. Cette montre n'est qu'une imitation bas de gamme d'une Rolex.
a. facile
The script was full of cheap laughs.Le scénario regorgeait de gags faciles.
a. radin
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
My cheap uncle wouldn't even pay for our candy.Mon oncle radin n’a même pas voulu payer nos bonbons.
b. avare
Taylor is so cheap that she invited me to her wedding reception on the condition that I paid for my meal.Taylor est tellement avare qu'elle m'a invitée à sa réception de mariage à condition que je paie mon repas.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. à bas prix
Ruby bought the house cheap because it needs a lot of work.Ruby a acheté cette maison à bas prix, car elle nécessite beaucoup de travaux.
b. pour pas cher
You can eat cheap in this neighborhood.On peut manger pour pas cher dans ce quartier.
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