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    Bandits (en. Bandits)

    /bɑ̃dit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Individual who commits acts of theft or violence.
    The bandits attacked the bank in the middle of the night.
    Les bandits ont attaqué la banque au milieu de la nuit.
    Member of an organized gang that operates illegally.
    This group is known to be a den of bandits.
    Ce groupe est connu pour être un repaire de bandits.
    Person considered dangerous or unscrupulous.
    The bandits roamed the road, spreading terror.
    Les bandits parcouraient la route, semant la terreur.

    Etymology

    Of Italian origin, derived from the word 'bandito' which means 'outlaw'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bandit at large
    A bandit who has not been arrested.
    bandit en liberté
    he is a real bandit
    Refers to a dishonest or crafty person.
    c'est un vrai bandit
    banditry
    Criminal activity, often organized.
    banditisme

    Related Words

    crime
    Set of illegal acts.
    criminalité
    robbery
    Armed robbery, usually of a bank.
    braquage
    violence
    Use of physical force to harm or intimidate.
    violence

    Slang Meanings

    trickster
    Don't trust him, he is a trickster.
    Ne lui fais pas confiance, c'est un filou.
    thug
    He always hangs out with thugs.
    Il traîne toujours avec des loubards.
    rogue
    This rogue was arrested by the police.
    Ce voyou a été arrêté par la police.
    criminal
    He lived a life of crime.
    Il a connu une vie de criminal.
    bad boy
    This guy is a real bad boy in the neighborhood.
    Ce type est un vrai mauvais garçon dans le quartier.