bastard

UK
/ˈbɑːstəd/
US
/ˈbæstərd/

Translations

bastardnoun
bastards
pl
UK
/ˈbɑːstəd/
US
/ˈbæstərd/
In medieval times, being labeled a bastard could significantly affect one's social standing.
Au Moyen Âge, être qualifié de bâtard pouvait avoir une forte incidence sur le statut social.
bâtardSe dit d’une chose d’origine irrégulière, hybride ou de qualité douteuse.
The mechanic said the car was a bastard of different parts from various models.
Le mécanicien a dit que la voiture était un bâtard composé de pièces provenant de différents modèles.
salaudFamilier et injurieux.
He can be such a bastard when he doesn't get his way.
Il peut être un vrai salaud quand il n'obtient pas ce qu'il veut.
Additional translations
galèreFamilier.
Synonyms
bastardadjective
more bastard
Comp.
most bastard
Super.
UK
/ˈbɑː.stəd/
US
/ˈbæs.tɚd/
bâtardAu sens de qualité inférieure ou d’authenticité douteuse.
The antique dealer warned that the vase was a bastard reproduction.
Le antiquaire a prévenu que le vase était une reproduction bâtarde.
bâtardAu sens de naissance illégitime; emploi souvent historique ou littéraire.
He was often referred to as the bastard son of the king.
On le désignait souvent comme le fils bâtard du roi.
bastardinterjection
UK
/ˈbɑː.stəd/
US
/ˈbæs.tɚd/
Used colloquially as a forceful exclamation expressing anger, frustration, or surprise.
salaudInjurieux et familier.
Bastard! I missed the last train.
Salaud ! J’ai raté le dernier train.

Definitions

bastardnoun
A person born to parents who are not married to each other.
In medieval times, being labeled a bastard could significantly affect one's social standing.
An unpleasant or despicable person.
He can be such a bastard when he doesn't get his way.
Something that is of irregular, inferior, or dubious origin.
The mechanic said the car was a bastard of different parts from various models.
A difficult, awkward, or unpleasant thing or task.
That last math problem was a real bastard to solve.
bastardadjective
Of illegitimate birth; born to parents not married to each other.
He was often referred to as the bastard son of the king.
Inferior or of questionable quality; not genuine.
The antique dealer warned that the vase was a bastard reproduction.
bastardinterjection
An exclamation used to express anger, frustration, or surprise.
Bastard! I missed the last train.