delinquent

• Décrit une personne, en particulier un jeune, encline à commettre des délits mineurs ou à adopter un comportement antisocial ; s'emploie aussi pour des paiements en retard ou des obligations non remplies.

Describes a person, especially a young one, who tends to commit minor crimes or antisocial behavior; also used for overdue payments or neglected duties.

1. Failing in duty or obligationB2formal

   Negligent or failing to fulfill a responsibility, especially a financial or legal one.

   défaillant (dans ses obligations)

   • The company was delinquent in paying its taxes.
   • He became delinquent on his mortgage payments.
   • The landlord warned the delinquent tenant about the overdue rent.

   Synonymescarelessderelictneglectfulnegligentremiss

   Antonymesconscientiousdutifulpunctualresponsible

2. Criminal or antisocial behaviorB2formal

   Describing someone, especially a young person, who tends to commit minor crimes or behave in a socially unacceptable way.

   délinquant

   • The school has a program to help delinquent teenagers.
   • He was labeled a delinquent youth after several arrests.
   • Delinquent behavior often stems from a troubled home environment.

   Synonymesantisocialcriminalguiltylawlessoffendingwrongdoing

   Antonymesconforminglaw-abidingobedient

• Nom désignant une personne, généralement jeune, qui a commis un délit ou une infraction mineure, ou qui manque systématiquement à ses obligations.

A noun referring to a person, typically a young one, who has committed a minor crime or offense, or who is habitually failing in their duties or obligations.

1. Young offenderB2formal

   A young person who regularly commits minor crimes or antisocial acts.

   jeune délinquant

   • The court sentenced the juvenile delinquent to community service.
   • Social workers try to help delinquents find a better path.
   • The program aims to rehabilitate young delinquents.

   Synonymesjuvenilejuvenile delinquentoffenderwrongdoer

2. Financial defaulterC1formal

   A person who fails to pay debts or fulfill financial obligations.

   Débiteur défaillant

   • The bank is pursuing legal action against the delinquent.
   • Delinquents on loans face severe credit penalties.
   • The company sent a notice to the delinquent for overdue payment.

   Synonymesdeadbeatdefaulter