Coquin (en. Naughty)

/kɔ.kɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A coquin is a person who enjoys playing tricks on others.

My brother is a real coquin, always making jokes.

Mon frère est un vrai coquin, toujours à faire des blagues.

In a historical context, a coquin refers to a vagabond or a scoundrel.

The rascals of the time hid to avoid being caught.

Les coquins de l'époque se cachaient pour éviter d'être arrêtés.

adjective

Describes a person who is playful or mischievous.

This child is really coquin; he only gets into trouble.

Cet enfant est vraiment coquin, il ne fait que des bêtises.

Describes indecent or bold behavior.

She has a mischievous smile that attracts attention.

Elle a un sourire coquin qui attire l'attention.

The word 'coquin' comes from the Latin 'coquinus', meaning 'cook'.

rascal of a luck

Expression referring to a difficult or unexpected situation.

coquin de sort

a mischievous glance

A suggestive or mischievous look.

un regard coquin

to coquin

To act in a playful or mischievous manner.

coquiner

coquinage

The act of being coquin, often related to jokes or indecent behavior.

coquinage

A coquin is sometimes used to refer to a man with seductive intentions.

Look at that rascal; he won't leave the young girl alone.

Regarde ce coquin, il ne lâche pas la jeune fille.

Referring to a person who may be crafty or sly in their intentions.

He's a coquin; he's always trying to take advantage of others.

C'est un coquin, il essaie toujours de tirer avantage des autres.