This is the 11772nd most frequent French word.
sordide
"Sordide" means "squalid, filthy, or morally depraved."
Here, 'sordide' is used to describe a place characterized by neglect, poverty, or filth.
Dans le roman que je lis, le personnage principal vit dans un quartier sordide.
In the novel I am reading, the main character lives in a sordid neighborhood.
In this sentence, 'sordide' discusses actions deemed morally reprehensible or unethical.
Son comportement est souvent jugé comme étant très sordide.
His behavior is often judged as being very sordid.
This use of 'sordide' pertains to a situation filled with negative secrets or unsavory details.