Question

question 9 of 10
which of the following words means the opposite of gentil?

a. laid

b. méchant

c. sévère

d. facile

Explanation:

First, define the French word "gentil" which means kind, nice, or gentle. Then analyze each option:

• A. Laid means ugly (opposite of attractive, not kind)
• B. Méchant means mean, unkind, or nasty (direct opposite of gentil)
• C. Sévère means severe, strict (not the direct opposite)
• D. Facile means easy (unrelated to the meaning of gentil)

Answer:

B. Méchant