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    Scélérats (en. Scoundrels)

    se-lé-rà

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Delinquent or immoral acts.
    The criminals in this case have been arrested.
    Les scélérats de cette affaire ont été arrêtés.
    People who have committed infamous acts.
    He is considered a criminal in his city.
    Il est considéré comme un scélérat dans sa ville.
    A term used to designate criminals.
    Criminals are active in this region.
    Les scélérats sévissent dans cette région.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'scéleratus' meaning 'criminal' or 'wrongdoer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    serial criminal
    A criminal who has committed several similar crimes.
    scélérat en série
    petty criminal
    A minor offender.
    scélérat à la petite semaine

    Related Words

    criminality
    The quality of someone who commits harmful acts.
    scéleratesse
    criminal behavior
    The act of committing a wrongdoing.
    scéleratise
    criminal mindset
    The mindset of a criminal.
    scéleratitude

    Slang Meanings

    An individual to be avoided at all costs.
    He's a real criminal, don't trust him.
    C’est un vrai scélérat, ne lui fais pas confiance.
    A synonym for a petty crook.
    Look at him, he's just a criminal trying to scam money.
    Regarde-le, c’est juste un scélérat qui essaie de soutirer de l’argent.