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How do you say rough in french?

There are several ways to say "rough" in French, depending on the context:

General roughness:

* Rugueux/rugueuse: This is the most common translation for "rough" and refers to a surface that is uneven or bumpy.

* Rude: This translates to "rough" in the sense of being unkind or impolite.

* Aride: This refers to a harsh or desolate environment, like a desert.

Roughly speaking:

* À peu près: This means "approximately" or "roughly speaking."

* En gros: This also means "roughly speaking" or "in general."

Other contexts:

* Dure: This means "rough" in the sense of being hard or difficult.

* Chahuté: This means "rough" in the sense of being shaken or jolted.

Example:

* Le bois est rugueux. (The wood is rough.)

* Il a été rude avec moi. (He was rough with me.)

* Le désert est aride. (The desert is rough.)

* À peu près 10 personnes sont venues. (Roughly 10 people came.)

* En gros, je suis d'accord avec toi. (Roughly speaking, I agree with you.)

To choose the best translation, you need to consider the context in which you want to use the word "rough."

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