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No. 5,731 in French

chenappans

"Chenappans" refers to scoundrels or rascals.

In a sentence

  • Les chenappans ont joué des tours à tout le quartier.

    The rascals played tricks on the whole neighborhood.

    Here, 'chenappans' refers to individuals who mischievously engage in playful or troubling activities, often targeting others in playful jest.

  • Parfois, les enfants sont appelés chenappans s'ils causent des problèmes.

    Sometimes, children are called rascals if they cause trouble.

    In this sentence, 'chenappans' is used as a term to describe children who act mischievously or disruptively, often affectionately.

  • Le vieux monsieur riait en voyant les chenappans jouer dans le parc.

    The old gentleman laughed seeing the rascals playing in the park.

    Here, 'chenappans' conveys a term of endearment for energetic and playful children partaking in lively activities.

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