Maugiron (en. Maugiron)

/mo.ʒi.ʁɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An individual with a bad reputation.

This maugiron always hangs around dark alleys.

Ce maugiron traîne toujours dans les ruelles sombres.

A crook or a scoundrel.

He was the victim of a maugiron who stole his money.

Il a été victime d'un maugiron qui lui a volé son argent.

A malevolent person.

Don't trust this maugiron; he has already deceived several friends.

Ne fais pas confiance à ce maugiron, il a déjà trompé plusieurs amis.

Of uncertain origin, the word may derive from Old French.

maugiron of the little week

Refers to an unreliable person who puts themselves forward.

maugiron à la petite semaine

to have a maugiron

Evokes a malicious attitude or behavior.

avoir de la maugiron

good-for-nothing

A lazy or dishonest person.

vaurien

trickster

A cunning individual, often in a pejorative sense.

filou

crook

An individual who deceives others to obtain money.

escroc

Trouble guy.

This maugiron keeps attracting trouble.

Ce maugiron ne cesse d'attirer des ennuis.

Scam specialist.

Look at this maugiron; he always pretends to have a good deal.

Regarde ce maugiron, il prétend toujours avoir une bonne affaire.

Bad boy.

Don't go out with him; he's a real maugiron.

Ne sors pas avec lui, c'est un vrai maugiron.