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Bon – Mauvais (Good – Bad)

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Tips to remember the French word “mauvais”:
1. Associate “mauvais” with “malaise” in English to help remember the negative connotation.
2. Remember the phrase “a bad movie” sounds somewhat like “un mauvais film” in French, which can help you recall the word.
3. Think of the English word “mischief,” which can imply bad behavior, to connect to “mauvais.”

Explanations:
“Mauvais” is an adjective in French that generally means bad or poor in quality. It can refer to something that is not good or is undesirable.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Mal” can also mean bad, but it is often used as an adverb.
– “Néfaste” means harmful or detrimental.
– “Dangereux” means dangerous, which carries a connotation of potential harm or badness.
– “Méchant” refers to someone who is mean or nasty.

Alternate meanings or slang:
– “Mauvais” doesn’t have a direct slang meaning, but if used to describe a person, it can imply that they are unkind or wicked, akin to the English “bad guy.”

Examples of sentences that use “mauvais”:
– “Il a fait un mauvais choix.” — He made a bad choice.
– “Ce lait est mauvais, il a tourné.” — This milk is bad; it has gone off.
– “Elle a un mauvais pressentiment.” — She has a bad feeling.
– “Le temps est vraiment mauvais aujourd’hui.” — The weather is really bad today.
– “Je me sens mauvais après avoir mangé trop de gâteau.” — I feel bad after eating too much cake.
– “Ce film est mauvais, je ne recommande pas.” — This movie is bad, I do not recommend it.

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