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    Vilain (en. Naughty)

    /vi.lɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual with malevolent behavior.
    This villain was punished for his deeds.
    Ce vilain a été puni pour ses actes.
    Term used to designate a character in a story who is the antagonist.
    The villain of the tale captured the princess.
    Le vilain du conte a capturé la princesse.
    adjective
    That which is ugly or unappealing.
    This painting is really ugly.
    Cette peinture est vraiment vilaine.
    That which is mean or malicious.
    He has an ugly character.
    Il a un caractère vilain.
    That which is in poor condition or degraded.
    The path is ugly at this place.
    Le chemin est vilain par cet endroit.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'vilain', meaning 'peasant', which evolved into a pejorative sense.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ugly duckling
    Refers to a person or thing perceived as different or unattractive, but that can prove to be exceptional.
    vilain petit canard
    that's ugly
    Expression used to describe something bad or unpleasant.
    c'est vilain
    nasty turn
    A trick or deceitful scheme.
    vilain tour

    Related Words

    vile
    Designates something disgusting or vile.
    vile
    whirling
    That which turns or moves quickly, sometimes with a pejorative connotation.
    virevoltant
    viciously
    In a vile or malevolent manner.
    vilainement

    Slang Meanings

    Bad taste or a shabby thing.
    This outfit is really ugly.
    Cette tenue est vraiment vilain.
    A compliment describing a person as charming despite their appearance.
    She has an ugly look, but she is very nice.
    Elle a un air vilain, mais elle est très sympathique.