plain

adjective
a. simple
a plain dressune robe simple
I enjoy good plain food.J'apprécie une nourriture simple et saine.
a. uni
a plain carpetun tapis uni
a plain white blouseun chemisier blanc uni
a. franc
Let me be plain with you.Je serai franc avec vous.
a shy, rather plain girl with pigtailsune fille timide, plutôt quelconque, portant des couettes
adverb
The food was just plain terrible.La nourriture était tout bonnement infecte.
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