Mauvais
Example: Le temps est mauvais aujourd'hui, il pleut beaucoup.
Definition
"Mauvais" is an adverb used in French to describe something done poorly or in a bad manner. It indicates that an action or condition is unfavorable or negative, as in the example phrase, 'Le temps est mauvais aujourd'hui, il pleut beaucoup,' meaning the weather is bad today with a lot of rain.
Etymology
The French adverb "mauvais" comes from the Old French word 'mauvais,' which means bad or evil. It likely originates from the Latin 'malus,' meaning bad or evil. Did you know? Despite being an adjective in many usages, it can also function as an adverb to describe the quality of an action or state.
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"Mauvais" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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