Use foul language Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈjus/, /ˈjuz/ /ˈfaʊɫ/ /ˈɫæŋɡwədʒ/, /ˈɫæŋɡwɪdʒ

YOOZ FOWL LANG-gwij

UK

juːz/ /fˈaʊl/ /lˈæŋɡwɪdʒ

YOOZ FOWL LANG-gwidj

Definition

To say rude, offensive, or inappropriate words that are considered impolite or taboo.

Usage & Nuances

'Use foul language' is formal or neutral; more informal options are 'swear', 'cuss', or 'curse'. Usually refers to swearing, cursing, or saying strong bad words. Not used for light teasing language. Often considered inappropriate in public or professional settings.

• Spanish: usar lenguaje vulgar - decir groserías
• Portuguese (BR): usar linguagem ofensiva - falar palavrão
• Portuguese (PT): usar linguagem ofensiva - dizer asneiras
• Chinese (Simplified): 说脏话
• Chinese (Traditional): 說髒話
• Hindi: गाली देना
• Arabic: استخدام لغة بذيئة
• Bengali: অশ্লীল ভাষা ব্যবহার করা - খারাপ ভাষা ব্যবহার করা
• Russian: использовать нецензурную лексику - ругаться
• Japanese: 汚い言葉を使う - 下品な言葉を使う
• Vietnamese: chửi tục - dùng ngôn ngữ thô tục
• Korean: 욕설을 하다 - 비속어를 쓰다
• Turkish: küfür etmek - argo kullanmak
• Urdu: گالی دینا - فحش زبان استعمال کرنا
• Indonesian: menggunakan kata-kata kasar - berkata kotor

Example Sentences

Please do not use foul language in class.

basic

Kids should not use foul language at home.

basic

He got in trouble for using foul language on the bus.

basic

Sometimes people use foul language when they're really upset.

natural

He apologized for using foul language during the meeting.

natural

You don't have to use foul language to make your point.

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