mauvais

mauvais
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. bad
Ce n’était pas une mauvaise série télé, mais elle a été annulée en raison de divergences créatives.It wasn't a bad TV show, but it was canceled due to creative differences.
b. poor
Ce roman est un best-seller, mais je pense que l'écriture est mauvaise et que l'intrigue traîne en longueur.That novel is a bestseller, but I think the writing is poor and the storyline drags.
a. wrong
On a pris la mauvaise sortie, donc on doit faire demi-tour.We took the wrong exit, so we have to turn around.
b. bad
Mon professeur dit qu’une mauvaise grammaire peut détourner l’attention des bonnes idées.My teacher says that bad grammar can distract from good ideas.
a. bad
Sandro m’a fait du café, mais il m’a laissé un mauvais goût dans la bouche.Sandro made me coffee, but it left a bad taste in my mouth.
b. nasty
Ce gâteau est mauvais. Je ne l’achèterai plus jamais.That cake is nasty. I'm never buying it again.
a. bad
Le wifi est tellement mauvais ici que je ne peux même pas vérifier mes e-mails.The Wi-Fi is so bad here that I can't even check my email.
a. unpleasant
Le prisonnier a jeté un regard mauvais à l'avocat pendant qu'on le conduisait hors de la salle d'audience.The prisoner gave the attorney an unpleasant look as he was being led from the courtroom.
a. bad
Est-ce de mauvais augure s’il y a une tornade le jour de notre mariage ?Is it a bad omen if there's a tornado on our wedding day?
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. bad (adjective)
Il fera mauvais ce week-end, mais il fera beau mardi.The weather will be bad this weekend, but it will be sunny by Tuesday.
a. bad (adjective)
Ce lait sent mauvais. Je vais le jeter.This milk smells bad. I'm going to throw it away.
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