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    Méchanceté (en. Wickedness)

    /me.ʃɑ̃.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Character of a person who acts with malevolence.
    His wickedness was evident in his words.
    Sa méchanceté était évidente dans ses paroles.
    Malevolent or cruel action.
    He committed an unacceptable wickedness.
    Il a commis une méchanceté inacceptable.
    Term used to describe acts of malice.
    The wickedness of this act is difficult to understand.
    La méchanceté de cet acte est difficile à comprendre.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'malignitas', derived from 'malignus' meaning 'malevolent'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to show wickedness
    To show an intention to harm others.
    faire preuve de méchanceté
    a gratuitous wickedness
    An act of malice without valid reason.
    une méchanceté gratuite
    to cultivate wickedness
    To encourage or maintain harmful thoughts or behaviors.
    cultiver la méchanceté

    Related Words

    wicked
    Who exhibits malice or cruelty.
    méchant
    malice
    Disposition to harm or deceive.
    malice
    cruel
    Who causes suffering without a spark of pity.
    cruel

    Slang Meanings

    An act of wickedness without consequence.
    It was just a joke, a little act of wickedness.
    C'était juste une blague, un petit coup de méchanceté.
    To act in a sneaky manner towards someone.
    She showed her wickedness by betraying me.
    Elle a montré sa méchanceté en me trahissant.