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    Méchante (en. Evil)

    [meʃɑ̃t]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who displays wickedness or hostility.
    She has a wicked character that doesn't attract many friends.
    Elle a un caractère méchant qui ne lui attire pas beaucoup d'amis.
    Refers to an act or word that causes harm.
    Her response was really wicked.
    Sa réponse était vraiment méchante.
    Who is cruel or malicious.
    The wicked character in the movie scared all the children.
    Le méchant personnage du film a fait peur à tous les enfants.

    Etymology

    From Old French "meschant," meaning "malevolent."

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to play the villain
    to act in a cruel or severe manner.
    faire le méchant
    to be in a bad mood
    to be in a bad temper or irritable.
    être d'une méchante humeur
    to have a wicked heart
    to have a malevolent or ruthless attitude.
    avoir un cœur méchant

    Related Words

    wickedness
    Character or behavior of someone who causes harm.
    méchanceté
    wicked
    Used in the masculine to refer to someone malevolent.
    méchant
    malice
    Tendency to do evil or cause trouble.
    malice

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to someone who acts with cunning.
    He is a bit wicked, he always manipulates others.
    Il est un peu méchante, il manipule toujours les autres.
    Describes a person adored for their frankness, sometimes regarding wickedness.
    She is famous for her wicked but funny comments.
    Elle est célèbre pour ses commentaires méchants mais drôles.