Sale, adj : dirty, filthy, scruffy, careless, bad.

The French word « sale » looks exactly like the English word “sale.”

The word “sale” in English typically refers to a commercial transaction, or a reduced price offering.

In French « sale » means dirty, filthy, scruffy, careless, or bad.

Tes chaussures sont très sales, enlève-les !
Your shoes are very dirty, take them off!

Il est très sale !
He is filthy!

C’est du sale travail, recommence-le !
That’s careless work, do it over!

C’est un sale type, fais attention à toi !
He’s a bad guy, be careful!