je suis moche
The phrase "I am ugly" in French is translated as je suis moche.
This phrase is a statement used to say that one is not physically attractive.
Which one should you use?
While je suis moche is a common way to express this in spoken French, it can sound slightly blunt or childish compared to more sophisticated adjectives such as vilain or laid.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
je suis moche is an informal expression. For a more formal or literary tone, you can use Je suis laid(e). Other formal ways to express this sentiment include Je me trouve peu esthétique (I find myself unattractive) or J'ai une apparence peu attrayante (I have an unappealing appearance).
Did you know?
- The word moche is also used as a slang term for something that is unfair or 'cheap'. A person might say C'est moche to describe a situation that is mean or unlucky rather than visually unattractive.
- The adjective moche is a linguistic descendant of the verb moquer, which means 'to mock'.
- While vilain means 'ugly', using it to describe a person or child in certain contexts can imply they are 'naughty' or 'wicked'.
Examples in context
- Je suis moche avec ce masque.I am ugly with this mask.This sentence shows how to use je suis moche when talking about one's appearance with a mask.Tatoeba #8259198 by felix63, translation #11877110 by zogwarg
- Je suis tellement laid(e) aujourd'hui que j'ai du mal à me regarder dans le miroir.I am so ugly today that I find it hard to look at myself in the mirror.
- Je me trouve moche en comparaison avec mes amis.I find myself ugly in comparison to my friends.
- Je me trouve vraiment hideux/hideuse ces derniers temps et je me demande si ça va changer.I find myself really hideous lately, and I wonder if it's going to change.
- Je suis moche sans maquillage.I am ugly without makeup.
- Je sais que je suis moche aujourd'hui.I know that I am ugly today.
Example conversation
Gabriel is feeling insecure about his appearance in front of Chloé.
- GabrielJe suis moche, n'est-ce pas ?I am ugly, right?
- ChloéMais non, Gabriel, tu es beau.But no, Gabriel, you are handsome.
- GabrielTu es très gentille, Chloé.You are very kind, Chloé.
- ChloéJe suis juste honnête.I am just being honest.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries je, moche, suis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
