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    Mauvais (en. Bad)

    /moh-vɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Qualifies something that is unpleasant or harmful.
    This movie was really bad.
    Ce film était vraiment mauvais.
    Refers to a performance or result that is unsatisfactory.
    He got bad results on the exam.
    Il a obtenu de mauvais résultats à l'examen.
    Refers to an attitude or behavior that is blameworthy.
    His bad mood affected the team.
    Sa mauvaise humeur a influencé l'équipe.
    Relates to a deficient state of health.
    She always felt so bad.
    Elle se sentait toujours aussi mauvaise.
    Synonym for malevolent or ill-intentioned.
    He has a bad heart.
    Il a un cœur mauvais.

    Etymology

    The word 'mauvais' comes from the Latin 'malvagus', meaning 'malicious' or 'malevolent'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bad weather
    A period of unstable or unpleasant weather.
    mauvais temps
    bad health
    A state of poor or deteriorating health.
    mauvaise santé
    bad reputation
    A unfavorable image in the public eye.
    mauvaise réputation
    to be bad weather
    To indicate unfavorable weather or conditions.
    faire mauvais
    to have a bad temper
    Refers to a person who is difficult to live with.
    avoir un mauvais caractère

    Related Words

    bad faith
    Attitude of someone acting with malice or deception.
    mauvaise foi
    bad taste
    Refers to something lacking refinement or good sense.
    mauvais goût
    misfortune
    Unfortunate event or situation.
    malheur

    Slang Meanings

    It's lame.
    This concert was really bad, it's lame.
    Ce concert était vraiment mauvais, c'est nul.
    It's messed up.
    The project is bad, it's messed up.
    Le projet est mauvais, c'est foiré.
    Too bad.
    This series is too bad to watch.
    Cette série est trop mauvaise pour être regardée.