de mauvais aloi

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /də mo.vɛ.z‿a.lwa/

Adjective

de mauvais aloi (invariable)

1. (of a currency) of bad quality, of doubtful worth

   Antonym: de bon aloi

2. (figuratively) improper, inappropriate, unsuitable; unsavoury

   Synonym: mal à propos

   Antonyms: de bon aloi, de bon ton, de circonstance, indiqué