Pronunciation: /fuː/
noun a violation or transgression of a rule or standard
A1 I found a fou on the ground while walking in the park.
A2 The children played with a fou they found in the garden.
B1 The museum had a display of ancient artifacts, including a fou.
B2 The archaeologist carefully examined the fou to determine its origin.
C1 The rare fou was carefully preserved in a museum for future generations to admire.
C2 The expert identified the fou as a valuable piece of historical significance.
verb to make impure or contaminated
A1 She fou the ball into the goal during the soccer game.
A2 The chef fou the pasta perfectly to ensure it was al dente.
B1 The artist fou a beautiful landscape painting that captured the essence of the countryside.
B2 The engineer fou a solution to the problem that had been plaguing the team for weeks.
C1 The scientist fou groundbreaking research that revolutionized the field of medicine.
C2 The author fou a compelling narrative that kept readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
adjective having a strong or offensive odor; putrid
A1 The fou smell coming from the kitchen made me lose my appetite.
A2 She wore a fou jacket that had clearly not been washed in weeks.
B1 The fou taste of the medicine was almost unbearable.
B2 The room was filled with a fou odor that lingered long after the source was gone.
C1 The fou conditions in the prison were a violation of human rights.
C2 The journalist uncovered a fou conspiracy that went all the way to the top.
adverb in a foul or offensive manner
A1 Il a couru fou dans le parc.
A2 Elle a ri fou en regardant la comédie.
B1 Il a dépensé son argent fou pendant les soldes.
B2 Elle a chanté fou sur scène lors du concert.
C1 Il a travaillé fou pour atteindre ses objectifs professionnels.
C2 Elle a dansé fou toute la nuit lors de la fête.
formal The chef noticed a fou odor coming from the kitchen and immediately called for an inspection.
informal I can't believe how fou that garbage smells!
slang That alleyway is so fou, I wouldn't go near it.
figurative His actions were fou and left a bad taste in everyone's mouth.
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