ruffian in French
ruffian in French is brute, rufian, voyou — ruffian means a violent, lawless, or thuggish person.
ruffian in French
brute
A scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person.
rufian
A scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person.
voyou
A scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person.
What does "ruffian" mean?
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noun A violent, lawless, or thuggish person.
"A gang of ruffians harassed shopkeepers along the street."
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ruffian in a sentence
- A gang of ruffians harassed shopkeepers along the street.
- He was dismissed as a ruffian, though he later proved surprisingly gentle.
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What is "ruffian" in French?
"ruffian" in French is brute, rufian, voyou. ruffian means: A violent, lawless, or thuggish person.
How do you use "ruffian" in a sentence?
Example: "A gang of ruffians harassed shopkeepers along the street." In French, "ruffian" is brute, rufian, voyou.
Are there other ways to say "ruffian" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "ruffian": brute, rufian, voyou.
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