délinquant — meaning in English
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English meaning
- delinquent noun Someone, especially a young person, who breaks rules or laws.
- felon noun Someone convicted of a felony — a serious crime.
Senses
délinquant is used for these senses in English:
- bad egg (Britain, US, idiomatic) Someone whose behaviour is reprehensible or irresponsible; a rogue.
- delinquent One who disobeys or breaks rules or laws, or who acts against another's wishes.
- felon (criminal law) A person who has committed a felony; specifically, one who has been tried and convicted of such a crime.
delinquent — full definition
- noun Someone, especially a young person, who breaks rules or laws.
- adjective Overdue or unpaid, referring to a debt or bill.
felon — full definition
- noun Someone convicted of a felony — a serious crime.
- noun A painful infection near a fingernail or toenail.