Mauvais
Example: Le mauvais temps a ruiné notre pique-nique aujourd'hui.
Definition
"Mauvais" is an adjective used to describe something that is of poor quality, harmful, or unpleasant. It often refers to negative conditions or situations, such as bad weather, as in the phrase: 'Le mauvais temps a ruiné notre pique-nique aujourd'hui.'
Etymology
The word "mauvais" comes from Old French, derived from the Latin 'malus' meaning 'bad' and 'vagus' meaning 'wandering' or 'uncertain.' Over time, it evolved to mean simply 'bad' or 'poor,' reflecting something undesirable or unfavorable.
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"Mauvais" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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