Vile (en. Vile)

/vil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is extremely bad or detestable.
His behavior was truly vile.
Son comportement était vraiment vile.
Who inspires contempt.
These vile acts should not be tolerated.
Ces actes viles ne devraient pas être tolérés.
Of an ignoble character.
It was a vile betrayal on his part.
C'était une vile trahison de sa part.

Etymology

From Latin 'vilis', meaning 'common', 'contemptible'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a vile life
a life of debauchery or immorality.
une vie vile
a vile act
an extremely degrading act.
un acte vile

Related Words

naughty
Who has a disreputable character or image.
vilain
vileness
Action or quality of being vile.
vilenie

Slang Meanings

A term used to describe something unpleasant.
That's a really vile idea.
C'est une idée vraiment vile.
Used to refer to a mean person.
Look at that guy, he is so vile.
Regarde ce type, il est si vile.