Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mauvais

Adjective
/moˈveɪ/
Definition
Mauvais is a French word that translates to ‘bad’ in English.
Examples
  • Le temps est mauvais aujourd’hui. (The weather is bad today.)
  • C’est un mauvais exemple. (It’s a bad example.)
Meaning
It is used to describe something that is of poor quality, unpleasant, or morally wrong.
Synonyms
  • mauvais (bad)
  • défectueux (defective)
  • négatif (negative)
  • inadéquat (inadequate)