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• Qualifie quelque chose de mauvaise qualité, désagréable ou indésirable.

Describes something of poor quality, unpleasant, or undesirable.

1. Not good or poor qualityA1informal

   Of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.

   mauvais (de mauvaise qualité)

   • This is a bad movie.
   • The weather is bad today.
   • He had a bad experience at the restaurant.

   Synonymesawfulcrummydefectivedeficientdreadfulfaultyinadequateinferiorlousylow-grademediocrepoorsecond-rateshoddysubstandardterribleunacceptableunsatisfactory

   Antonymesexcellentfinefirst-rategoodgreatsuperior

2. Harmful or dangerousA1formal

   Causing harm, damage, or injury.

   Nuisible ou dangereux

   • Smoking is bad for your health.
   • That's a bad idea.
   • The bad weather caused the accident.

   Synonymesdamagingdangerousdestructivedetrimentalharmfulhazardoushurtfulinjuriousperilousunsafe

   Antonymesbeneficialharmlesshelpfulsafesalutary

3. Ill or unwellA1informal

   Feeling sick or in poor health.

   malade, en mauvaise santé

   • I feel bad today.
   • She has a bad cold.
   • He felt bad after eating too much.

   Synonymesailingillindisposedpoorlysickunwell

   Antonymesfinehealthywell

4. Morally wrong or evilA2formal

   Not morally right; wicked or criminal.

   Mauvais sur le plan moral

   • Stealing is bad behavior.
   • That's a bad person.
   • He did something bad and got punished.

   Synonymescorruptdepravedevilimmoraliniquitousnefarioussinfulvillainouswickedwrong

   Antonymesethicalgoodjustmoralrightrighteousuprightvirtuous

5. Severe or intenseB1informal

   Used to emphasize the degree of something negative.

   grave, intense

   • We had a bad storm last night.
   • It's a bad headache.
   • She has a bad temper.

   Synonymesacuteawfulcriticalextremegraveintenseseriousseverestrongterrible

   Antonymesmildslight

• Adverbe utilisé pour indiquer une mauvaise qualité ou une manière incorrecte de faire quelque chose, ainsi que dans le langage courant pour exprimer un fort besoin ou une grande intensité.

In casual or non-standard speech, this term functions to modify verbs, indicating either a high level of intensity or that an action is performed in an unsatisfactory manner.

1. To a great degreeB1informalamerican

   Used as an intensifier with verbs expressing desire, need, or physical sensation to show extreme depth.

   énormément, terriblement (intensificateur)

   • I need a vacation so I can't even focus on my work.
   • He wanted that promotion so that he stayed late every night for a month.
   • The athlete was hurting after the collision on the field.
   • They missed their home country real after living abroad for five years.
   • She wanted to win the race so and trained throughout the winter.

   Synonymesdesperatelyexceedinglygreatlyintenselyreallyseriouslyvery much

2. In an unsatisfactory mannerB2informalamerican

   Describing an action that is carried out poorly, incorrectly, or without the expected level of skill.

   de manière insatisfaisante

   • The team played so that the fans started leaving before the halftime whistle.
   • Things went for the company during the last fiscal quarter.
   • He felt about missing his best friend's wedding due to work.
   • The car was running and making strange noises under the hood.
   • The project started out but we managed to fix the issues eventually.

   Synonymesinadequatelyincompetentlyincorrectlypoorlyunsatisfactorilywrongly

   Antonymeswell

• Nom désignant le résultat le moins favorable, le degré le plus élevé de dommage ou de mal que quelqu'un peut causer, ou la performance la plus faible ou la pire réalisation dont quelqu'un est capable.

A noun referring to the least favorable outcome, the greatest degree of damage or wickedness one is capable of, or the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of.

indénombrable

1. Least favorable outcomeB1formal

   The most negative or undesirable result possible in a given situation.

   le pire

   • We must prepare for the worst in case the storm hits.
   • The worst that could happen is that we lose the deposit.
   • She always fears the worst when her children are late.

   Synonymesbottomnadirpessimumrock bottom

   Antonymesbest

2. Greatest damage or wickednessB2formal

   The most extreme level of harm, evil, or negative behavior that someone is capable of.

   le pire (mal extrême)

   • The villain brought out the worst in everyone around him.
   • In times of crisis, people often show their worst.
   • The dictator's worst was revealed during the war.

   Antonymesbest

3. Weakest effort or achievementB2informal

   The poorest or least successful performance or attempt that someone can produce.

   pire performance

   • That was the worst I've ever seen him play in a match.
   • She did her worst on the exam, scoring barely enough to pass.
   • The team's worst was on display during the first half of the season.

   Synonymesbottomleastnadirpitrock bottom

   Antonymesbest

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer l'action de vaincre ou de prendre l'avantage sur quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent dans un contexte compétitif.

A verb used to indicate the act of defeating or gaining an advantage over someone or something, often in a competitive context.

1. Defeat thoroughlyC1formal

   To overcome or defeat someone completely in a contest or conflict.

   Vaincre à plate couture

   • The champion worsted his opponent in the final round.
   • Our team was worsted by a stronger side in the tournament.
   • The general worsted the enemy forces in a decisive battle.

   Synonymesbeatbestclobberconquerdefeatovercomeroutthrashtrouncevanquish

   Antonymeslosesuccumbsurrenderyield