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    Gredin (en. Scoundrel)

    /ɡʁədɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A malevolent individual who acts in a sneaky way.
    This man is a scoundrel; he doesn't deserve trust.
    Cet homme est un gredin, il ne mérite pas confiance.
    A person who distinguishes themselves through malevolent behaviors.
    He was called a scoundrel for his unjust acts.
    Il a été traité de gredin pour ses actes injustes.
    A wrongdoer or an individual with unfair attitudes.
    She denounced the scoundrel who had stolen her wallet.
    Elle a dénoncé le gredin qui avait volé son portefeuille.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'gredin', derived from the word 'gredin', meaning 'bad alliance' or 'bad luck'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a scoundrel
    To show malice or malevolence.
    être un gredin
    a first-rate scoundrel
    A particularly malevolent individual.
    un gredin de première
    to act like a scoundrel
    To behave in a sneaky manner.
    agir comme un gredin

    Related Words

    scoundrelism
    Malevolent behavior.
    gredinerie
    scoundrel girl
    Young scoundrel, often used pejoratively.
    gredinette
    scoundrelry
    The act of behaving as a scoundrel.
    gredinage

    Slang Meanings

    A type of unscrupulous person.
    He is truly a scoundrel; don't trust him.
    Il est vraiment un gredin, ne lui fais pas confiance.
    An individual who uses others for their own interests.
    That scoundrel used me and abandoned me.
    Ce gredin s'est servi de moi et m'a abandonné.