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    Vils (en. Vile)

    /vil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which is weak, base, or morally degraded.
    He was punished for his vile lies.
    Il a été puni pour ses vils mensonges.
    That which is unworthy, despicable.
    This vile act deserves no excuse.
    Cet acte vils ne mérite aucune excuse.
    That which inspires disgust or contempt.
    The vile remarks of this individual shock everyone.
    Les vils propos de cet individu choquent tout le monde.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'vilis', meaning 'cheap, despicable'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    vile lies
    Lies that are particularly degrading.
    vils mensonges
    vile thoughts
    Indignant or disgusting thoughts.
    pensées vils
    vile act
    An act that is immoral and despicable.
    acte vils

    Related Words

    vileness
    Vile character; an abominable act.
    vilénie
    vile
    Similar term, referring to something low or despicable.
    vile
    to vaticinate
    To predict with contempt.
    vaticiner

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe a perverse person.
    That guy is vile, he only thinks of himself.
    Ce type est vils, il ne pense qu'à lui.
    When something is really bad.
    That movie was vile, I do not recommend it.
    Ce film était vils, je ne le recommande pas.