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?

adj Wicked or criminal, especially in a way that is notorious or widely condemned.
"The fact that the room was still in darkness made it obvious that something nefarious was afoot. Plainly there was dirty work in preparation at the cross-roads."

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

nefarious in a sentence

The fact that the room was still in darkness made it obvious that something nefarious was afoot. Plainly there was dirty work in preparation at the cross-roads.
“I try to let everyone back here in Minnesota know exactly the nefarious activities that are taking place in Washington.”

Similar words in French

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Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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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