Vilaines (en. Nasty)

/vi.lɛn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Refers to people or things considered ugly.

The viles have a bad reputation in the village.

Les vilaines ont une mauvaise réputation dans le village.

Used to describe an immoral or malevolent action.

I can't believe she did such a vile thing.

Je ne peux pas croire qu'elle ait fait une chose aussi vilaine.

From Old French 'vilain', meaning 'ugly' or 'inappropriate', with the suffix '-es' for the feminine plural.

ugly and vile

Expression describing something done poorly or unattractive.

bête et vilaine

vile manners

Refers to inappropriate or offensive behaviors.

vilaines manières

nasty blow

A blow or action that causes harm, often in a sneaky way.

coup vilain

vile

Unpleasant to look at or having malicious intentions.

vilain

cunning

Shows cunning in harmful actions.

malin

wicked

Acts with cruelty or bad intention.

méchant

Woman who behaves immorally.

She is behaving like a vile woman tonight.

Elle se comporte comme une vilaine ce soir.

A style or outfit that is not appealing.

This look is downright ugly!

Ce look est carrément vilain !