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    Méchant (en. Wicked)

    /meʃɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Full of malice or wickedness.
    That child is really wicked, he scares the others.
    Cet enfant est vraiment méchant, il fait peur aux autres.
    Causing harm or suffering.
    He has wicked thoughts against his enemies.
    Il a des pensées méchantes contre ses ennemis.
    Not behaving properly, being undisciplined.
    She was very wicked for not following the rules.
    Elle a été très méchante en ne respectant pas les règles.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'mechant', derived from Latin 'malignus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be as wicked as a varmint
    To be very malevolent or aggressive.
    être méchant comme une teigne
    a nasty surprise
    An unpleasant or painful surprise.
    une méchante surprise
    to have a wicked heart
    To be of a malevolent nature.
    avoir un cœur méchant

    Related Words

    wickedness
    The quality of being wicked.
    méchanceté
    malevolence
    Intention to harm.
    malveillance
    hostility
    Attitude of opposition or aggressiveness.
    hostilité

    Slang Meanings

    He's a traitor.
    That guy is really wicked, he betrayed all his friends.
    Ce gars-là est vraiment méchant, il a trahi tous ses amis.
    A tough guy.
    Don't underestimate him, he's a wicked one.
    Ne le sous-estime pas, c'est un méchant.