Coquins (en. Naughty)

/kɔ.kɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition: Mischievous or naughty children.

Example: My nephew's rascals are always up to mischief.

Les coquins de mon neveu sont toujours en train de faire des bêtises.

Definition: People displaying slightly mischievous or provocative behavior.

Example: They were true rascals in their youth.

Ils ont toujours été de véritables coquins dans leur jeunesse.

Definition: Used affectionately to refer to someone mischievous.

Example: Look at that rascal; he’s up to his tricks again.

Regarde ce coquin, il fait encore des siennes.

Etymology: From Old French 'coquin', meaning 'sly, rogue'.

Phrase: rascal of fate

Meaning: Expresses a mischievous or unexpected situation.

coquin de sort

Phrase: to act like a rascal

Meaning: To act in a playful or mischievous manner.

faire le coquin

Related word: to be mischievous

Description: Verb meaning to act mischievously.

coquiner

Related word: mischief

Description: Playful or mischievous behavior.

coquinage

Meaning: A type of teasing behavior, often used affectionately.

Example: He is really a rascal; he loves to joke around.

Il est vraiment coquin, il adore faire des blagues.

Meaning: A person who often plays tricks on others.

Example: Those rascals spend their time bickering.

Ces coquins passent leur temps à se chamailler.