Malezieux (en. Malezieux)

/ma.le.zjø/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a person who has a malevolent attitude.
He is malevolent in his criticisms.
Il est malezieux dans ses critiques.
Causing harm or concern.
Malevolent comments circulated about him.
Des commentaires malezieux ont circulé sur lui.
Characterized by harmful intentions.
The project carried a malevolent intention.
Le projet portait une intention malezieux.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'malignus', which means malevolent.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have malevolent intentions
To be driven by harmful desires.
avoir des intentions malezieux
to speak malevolently
To express oneself in a malevolent manner.
parler malezieux
to act in a malevolent way
To behave in a malevolent manner.
agir de façon malezieux

Related Words

malice
Tendencies or malicious behaviors towards others.
malveillance
curse
A formula or act intended to exert malevolent influence.
malédiction

Slang Meanings

A term to designate someone sneaky.
Look at him, he's really malevolent.
Regarde-le, il est vraiment malezieux.
Used to describe an unsympathetic behavior.
Don't be malevolent, try to think positively.
Ne sois pas malezieux, essaie de penser positivement.