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    Malice (en. Malice)

    /ma.lis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Character of someone who acts with wickedness.
    His malice was evident in his mockery.
    Sa malice était évidente dans ses moqueries.
    Disposition to do evil.
    The malice of this act was unacceptable.
    La malice de cet acte était inacceptable.
    Wickedness, cunning.
    He acted out of malice against his colleagues.
    Il a agi par malice contre ses collègues.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'malitia', which means 'wickedness'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the malice of life
    The disadvantages encountered in life.
    malice de la vie
    act with malice
    To act in a cunning or malicious way.
    agis avec malice

    Related Words

    malicious
    Someone who intends to do harm.
    malveillant
    cunning
    A scheme used to deceive or harm.
    ruse
    deceitfulness
    Sneaky character, deceptive action.
    sournoiserie

    Slang Meanings

    Wickedness or mischievousness.
    His malice always makes everyone laugh.
    Sa malice fait toujours rire tout le monde.
    A petty malicious act.
    He did that out of malice just for fun.
    Il a fait ça par malice juste pour s'amuser.