poussiéreux
/pu.sje.ʁø/
The English word "dusty" is translated into French as poussiéreux.
poussiéreux is an adjective used to describe something that is covered with dust. For example, you might use it to describe a surface being poussiéreux à cause du sable (dusty due to sand). If you are specifically referring to something filled with sawdust, you would use the phrase plein de poussière de bois.
Meaning: covered with dust (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective poussiéreux is derived from the noun poussière, which means "dust".
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, poussiéreux must agree with the gender and number of the noun it describes. The masculine singular is poussiéreux. The feminine singular form is poussiéreuse. For feminine plural nouns, use poussiéreuses. For masculine plural nouns, the form remains poussiéreux.
How do you pronounce it?
/pu.sje.ʁø/
Did you know?
- While poussiéreux describes something covered in dust, if a person is acting in an old-fashioned or outdated way, you might call them poussiéreux too. It is used metaphorically to describe ideas or social customs that have become obsolete.
- The word poussière is used in the term poussière d'étoiles, which translates to 'stardust' and is often used poetically to describe magic or wonder.
- While poussiéreux describes a surface, the expression prendre la poussière describes an object that has been unused for a long time, like an old hobby or a forgotten book.
Examples in context
- Le livre est poussiéreux.The book is dusty.This sentence is useful for describing a book as being poussiéreux.Tatoeba #12832163 by Rovo, translation #10264935 by ddnktr
- Le garage est poussiéreux.The garage is dusty.This sentence is useful for describing a garage as being poussiéreux.Tatoeba #3599428 by sacredceltic, translation #3593455 by CK
- Le mobilier était poussiéreux.The furniture was dusty.This sentence is useful for describing furniture as being poussiéreux.Tatoeba #1330253 by sacredceltic, translation #24105 by CK
- La vieille bibliothèque est poussiéreuseThe old library is dusty
- Le meuble est empoussiéréThe furniture is dusty
- Cette vieille grange est pleine de poussièreThis old barn is dusty
- Cette vieille maison est vraiment empoussiérée .This old house is really dusty.
- Je vais devoir passer le balai, cette pièce est pleine de poussière .I'll have to sweep, this room is full of dust.
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Example conversation
Manon and Nathan are cleaning an old attic.
- ManonRegarde ce vieux tapis poussiéreux !Look at this old dusty rug!
- NathanOui, tout est très sale ici.Yes, everything is very dirty here.
- ManonOn doit nettoyer ce coin poussiéreux.We have to clean this dusty corner.
- NathanJe vais chercher l'aspirateur, Manon.I will go get the vacuum, Manon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dusty” translations and entries poussiéreux, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
