réprouver

This is the 11597th most frequent French word.


réprouver

To disapprove or condemn.


The word "réprouve" is used here to express a strong moral disapproval towards someone's actions.

Je réprouve fortement son comportement impoli.

I strongly disapprove of his rude behavior.


Here, "réprouver" indicates a societal-level judgment or rejection of an action as inappropriate or unacceptable.

On pourrait réprouver un tel acte selon les lois sociales.

One might condemn such an act according to social norms.


In this sentence, "réprouver" signifies a personal rejection or moral disagreement with a decision or action due to a conflict with personal principles.

Elle a réprouvé leur décision car elle contredisait ses valeurs.

She condemned their decision because it contradicted her values.