Raquin (en. Raquin)

/ʁa.kɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition: A person who seeks to take advantage of others, often in a dishonest way.

Example Sentence: This shark always tries to scam people in need.

Ce raquin essaie toujours d'escroquer les gens dans le besoin.

Definition: A usurer who lends money at exorbitant interest rates.

Example Sentence: He was forced to turn to a shark to finance his project.

Il a été forcé de faire appel à un raquin pour financer son projet.

Definition: A deceitful person who takes advantage of others' weaknesses.

Example Sentence: They say he's a shark because he only thinks about filling his pockets.

On dit que c'est un raquin, car il ne pense qu'à se remplir les poches.

Etymology/Origin: The word comes from slang, referring to a malicious and self-interested person.

Phrase: game shark

Meaning: A player who cheats or scams others around a gaming table.

raquin de jeu

Phrase: street shark

Meaning: Refers to an individual who scams passersby in the street.

raquin des rues

Related Word: scam

Description: To steal money or goods from someone through deception.

escroquer

Related Word: usurer

Description: A person who lends money at high interest rates.

usurier

Slang Meaning: An unscrupulous individual in their dealings.

Example: He is considered a shark; he doesn't care about the consequences of his actions.

Il est considéré comme un raquin, il ne se soucie pas des conséquences de ses actes.

Slang Meaning: A specialist in scamming.

Example: They say this shark managed to deceive several people.

On dit que ce raquin a réussi à dupé plusieurs personnes.