mischief

• Nom désignant un comportement espiègle ou inoffensif qui cause de petits ennuis, de l'agacement ou des dégâts mineurs, souvent associé aux enfants ou aux farces.

A noun referring to playful or harmless behavior that causes minor trouble, annoyance, or damage, often associated with children or pranks.

indénombrable

1. Playful misbehaviorA2informal

   Behavior that is mildly naughty or playful, often causing minor trouble or annoyance.

   Espièglerie

   • The children were full of mischief, hiding their teacher's keys.
   • His eyes sparkled with mischief as he planned the prank.
   • A little mischief is normal for kids their age.

   Synonymesdevilmentfrolicsomenesshorseplaymischievousnessmonkey businessnaughtinessroguishnesstomfoolery

2. Harm or damageB2formal

   Action that causes harm, damage, or trouble, often intentionally.

   méfait, dommage causé

   • The storm caused great mischief to the coastal towns.
   • Spreading rumors can lead to serious mischief in a community.
   • He was accused of mischief after vandalizing the park bench.

   Synonymesdamagedetrimentharmimpairmentinjurytrouble

   Antonymesbenefitgoodhelp