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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