Méchants (en. Bad guys)

meʃɑ̃

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Showing malice or cruelty.
He has a truly wicked character.
Il a un caractère vraiment méchant.
Malicious, causing harm to others.
The children were wicked to each other.
Les enfants étaient méchants entre eux.
That which is immoral or harmful.
This act was wicked and unfair.
Cet acte était méchant et injuste.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French 'meschant', which means 'bad, malevolent'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Wicked demons
People with malicious intentions.
Démons méchants
A wicked heart
A person who feels no compassion.
Un cœur méchant
Wicked spirit
A mentality that seeks to harm.
Esprit méchant

Related Words

wickedness
The quality of a person who is wicked.
méchanceté
malice
Tendency to do evil or cause harm.
malice
wrongdoing
Character of what is harmful.
malfaisance

Slang Meanings

A big bad guy
He's a big bad guy, he doesn't let anyone be at peace.
C'est un gros méchant, il ne laisse personne tranquille.
Mechtrouble
Stop being a mechtrouble and be nice.
Arrête d'être un mechtrouble et sois gentil.