Flagrant (en. Flagrant)

/fla.ɡʁɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Which is manifest, obvious, particularly in a negative sense.

A flagrant mistake was made during the election.

Une erreur flagrante a été commise lors de l'élection.

Refers to an offense that is clear and unequivocal.

The theft was so flagrant that no one could deny it.

Le vol était si flagrant que personne ne pouvait le nier.

Which occurs in a dramatic or sensational manner.

The abuses of power were flagrant in this case.

Les abus de pouvoir étaient flagrants dans cette affaire.

From Latin 'flagrans', present participle of 'flagrare' meaning 'to burn'.

flagrant offense

A crime or offense committed in the act, meaning it is being carried out.

flagrant délit

flagrant lack

A lack that is clear and indisputable.

flagrant manque

flagrant interest

An interest that is evident and raises ethical questions.

flagrant intérêt

flagrante

Feminine form of flagrant.

flagrante

flagrantism

The act of doing something in a flagrant manner.

flagrantisme

flagrant nonsensical

An approach that is manifestly unreasonable.

flagrant insensé

Flagrant as a synonym for 'really obvious'.

It was flagrant that they had cheated on the test.

C'était flagrant qu'ils avaient triché sur le test.

Used to refer to something shocking.

His behavior was really flagrant at the party.

Son comportement était vraiment flagrant en soirée.