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    Vaincus (en. Defeated)

    /vɛ̃ky/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    People who have been beaten or overcome by an opponent.
    The defeated of the battle had to retreat.
    Les vaincus de la bataille ont dû se retirer.
    Individual or group that has failed in a project or undertaking.
    The defeated of this tournament will leave the hall with their heads down.
    Les vaincus de ce tournoi quitteront la salle avec la tête basse.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'vaincre', the term 'vaincus' comes from the Latin 'vincere', meaning 'to conquer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the defeated of the war
    people who have experienced defeat during a conflict.
    les vaincus de la guerre
    defeat of the defeated
    the event where those who have been beaten suffer the consequences.
    défaite des vaincus

    Related Words

    conquer
    The act of triumphing or overcoming an opponent.
    vaincre
    victory
    The success or triumph achieved by those who win.
    victoire

    Slang Meanings

    often used to refer to someone who has notoriously failed.
    He tried to make his point, but he is just a defeated one.
    Il a essayé de prouver son point, mais il est juste un vaincu.
    pejorative term for someone who easily gives up.
    He is a real defeated one; he never wanted to fight for his dreams.
    C'est un vrai vaincu, il n'a jamais voulu se battre pour ses rêves.