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bad

/bæd/

badadjective

worse

Comp.

worst

Super.

/bæd/

Translations

mauvais

The movie was so bad that we left the theater halfway through.

Le film était tellement mauvais que nous avons quitté le cinéma à moitié du film.

Additional translations

mauvaisSe dit aussi d’une conduite ou d’un caractère moralement répréhensible.

sévèreDans le registre médical ou intensif : douleur, symptôme, blessure.

terribleRegistre familier, sens positif : excellent, impressionnant.

Definitions

Of poor quality or a low standard.

The movie was so bad that we left the theater halfway through.

Not suitable or appropriate in a particular situation.

It was a bad time to ask for a raise, given the company's financial struggles.

Morally wrong or evil.

He was known for his bad behavior and often got into trouble.

Unpleasant or unfavorable.

The weather was bad, with heavy rain and strong winds.

Severe or intense in degree.

She had a bad headache that wouldn't go away.

Slang. Excellent, impressive, or desirable.

That new sound system is really bad!

Of food or other perishables: spoiled or no longer fresh.

The chicken smelled bad, so we threw it away.

Feeling regretful, sorry, or ashamed.

I feel bad about forgetting your birthday.

Not good at doing something; lacking skill or ability.

I'm bad at remembering names.

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badnoun

bads

/bæd/

Translations

le mal

The bad in the world can sometimes overshadow the good.

Le mal dans le monde peut parfois éclipser le bien.

Additional translations

le méchantDans un récit, pour désigner le personnage malfaisant.

Definitions

An evil or undesirable state or condition.

The bad in the world can sometimes overshadow the good.

A person who is morally wrong or evil.

In the story, the bad was eventually defeated by the hero.

Synonyms

bad guy

the bad

Antonyms

badadverb

/bæd/

Informal adverb meaning 'very much; badly'

Translations

terriblementFamilier, pour marquer un très haut degré.

He wanted that job bad.

Il voulait ce poste terriblement.

Additional translations

malLangue standard et registre courant.

Definitions

Informal. Very much; to a great or intense degree.

He wanted that job bad.

Nonstandard. Poorly; in an unsatisfactory manner.

The team played bad and lost the match.

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badinterjection

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Used as a sharp reprimand, e.g., "Bad dog!"

Translations

vilainPour réprimander un enfant ou un animal.

Bad cat! Get off the table.

Vilain chat ! Descends de la table.

Definitions

Used to express disapproval or to command someone or an animal to stop misbehaving.

Bad cat! Get off the table.

Synonyms

too bad

alas

oh no

oh dear

what a pity

oh well

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