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nefarious in French

nefarious in French is infâme, malfaisant, malveillant — nefarious means wicked or criminal, especially in a way that is notorious or widely condemned.

nefarious in French

infâme
adj
Sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics.
malfaisant
adj
Sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics.
malveillant
adj
Sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics.
maléfique
adj
Sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics.
néfaste
adj
Sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics.

What does "nefarious" mean?

  1. adj Wicked or criminal, especially in a way that is notorious or widely condemned.
    "The gang was finally caught after years of nefarious activity."
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nefarious in a sentence

  • The gang was finally caught after years of nefarious activity.
  • He had a nefarious reputation long before the scandal broke.

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What is "nefarious" in French?

"nefarious" in French is infâme, malfaisant, malveillant. nefarious means: Wicked or criminal, especially in a way that is notorious or widely condemned.

How do you use "nefarious" in a sentence?

Example: "The gang was finally caught after years of nefarious activity." In French, "nefarious" is infâme, malfaisant, malveillant.

Are there other ways to say "nefarious" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "nefarious": infâme, malfaisant, malveillant, maléfique, néfaste.

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