improper in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for improper in the English»French Dictionary

improper [Brit ɪmˈprɒpə, Am ɪmˈprɑpər] ADJ

1. improper (unseemly, not fitting):

improper behaviour, pride

malséant, peu convenable

2. improper (irregular):

improper conduct, dealing, use

irrégulier/-ière

3. improper (indecent):

improper suggestion, remark

indécent

4. improper (incorrect):

improper use

impropre, abusif/-ive

it is improper to do

il est incorrect de faire

improper fraction N

improper fraction

expression f fractionnaire

improper integral N

improper integral

intégrale f impropre

Translations for improper in the French»English Dictionary

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malhonnête dated

improper

faire des propositions malhonnêtes

to make improper suggestions

déplacé (déplacée) geste, remarque

improper

indécent (indécente)

improper, indecent

inconvenant (inconvenante) attitude, propos, discours

improper, unseemly

abusif (abusive)

improper

emploi abusif d'un terme

improper use of a term

pas convenable conduite

improper

incorrect (incorrecte) conduite

improper

improper in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for improper in the English»French Dictionary

improper [ɪm·ˈpra·pər] ADJ

1. improper (not suitable):

improper

impropre

2. improper (not correct):

improper

incorrect(e)

improper use

abusif(-ive)

to make improper use of sth

faire mauvais usage de qc

3. improper (indecent):

improper

indécent(e)

Translations for improper in the French»English Dictionary

Your search term in other parts of the dictionary

inconvenant(e) conduite, proposition

improper

incorrect(e)

improper

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

One reason riders can become hung up is due to improper stirrup sizing.

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The walls are destroyed from this factor and other factors like time and improper constructions.

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Informally, some enlisted ranks have commonly used nicknames, though they are not official and may be improper for use in formal situations.

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Adult workers using unsafe work practices or improper protective gear may also become lead-poisoned.

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Anything of direct or indirect value to the recipient can be considered an improper reward.

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As a result of this streamlining improper payments will no longer occur or be avoided completely.

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The investigation revealed that the pilot used improper procedures.

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This disease leads to frequent breaks in long bones and improper healing, leaving him with a shortened stature of 3 foot 7 inches tall.

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Biting behavior may result from improper handling, as mice are generally considered non-aggressive.

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The subcontractors may not be watched as closely and sometimes use improper manufacturing methods.

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