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mauvais
/mɔ.vɛ/
bad
C'est un mauvais film.
This is a bad movie.
general
Not good in quality or character; defective, faulty, or unsatisfactory.
Il a une mauvaise habitude.
He has a bad habit.
La mauvaise nouvelle est arrivée.
The bad news has arrived.
Can describe people, things, or situations.
general
Unhealthy or harmful.
Manger trop de sucre est mauvais pour la santé.
Eating too much sugar is bad for your health.
general
Unfavorable or disadvantageous.
C'est une mauvaise idée.
That's a bad idea.
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Common Usage
'Mauvais' is a versatile adjective that can describe people, things, or situations. It is often used with 'très' for emphasis.
Gold Rule
Gender Agreement
'Mauvais' must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g., 'mauvaise idée', 'mauvaises habitudes').
Word Origin
From Old French 'malvais', from Latin 'malus' (bad).
Usage Notes
Can be used to describe people, things, or situations. Often used with 'très' for emphasis (e.g., 'très mauvais').
Word Breakdown
mal
bad
root-vais
adjective suffix
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