improper

• Décrit ce qui n'est pas correct, convenable ou approprié pour une situation donnée, ou qui manque de bienséance.

Describes something that is not correct, suitable, or appropriate for the situation.

1. Not suitable or appropriateB2formal

   Not correct or suitable for a particular situation or purpose.

   inapproprié, inconvenant

   • Wearing jeans to a formal wedding is considered improper.
   • His improper behavior at the meeting upset everyone.
   • Using that tool for this task would be improper.

   Synonymesinadmissibleinappropriateinaptincorrectindecorousunfittingunseemlyunsuitablewrong

   Antonymesappropriatecorrectfittingpropersuitable

2. Not conforming to moral or social standardsB2formal

   Violating accepted rules of behavior, morality, or legality.

   Impropre (sens moral/social)

   • The politician was accused of improper conduct.
   • Making improper jokes in a professional setting is frowned upon.
   • The company faced fines for improper financial dealings.

   Synonymesdiscourteousill-manneredimmodestimmoralimpoliteinappropriateindecentindecorousindelicateunacceptableunbecominguncouthunethicalunseemlywrong

   Antonymesappropriatedecorousproperrespectableseemly

3. Not appropriate for a purposeB2formal

   Unsuitable or ill-suited for a specific function or goal.

   Inapproprié à un usage

   • Using a screwdriver as a chisel is an improper use of the tool.
   • The improper storage of chemicals led to a safety hazard.
   • His improper choice of words caused confusion.

   Synonymesinappropriateinaptincongruousunfitunsuitablewrong

   Antonymesappropriateaptfittingpropersuitable