No. 12,171 in French
vicieux
"Vicieux" in English means "vicious," "depraved," or "morally corrupt."
In a sentence
Ce chien est vraiment vicieux : il attaque tout le monde.
This dog is truly vicious: it attacks everyone.
Here, 'vicieux' is used to describe a dangerously aggressive or harmful nature.
Il a un plan vicieux pour manipuler ses collègues.
He has a vicious plan to manipulate his colleagues.
In this context, 'vicieux' describes the plan as cunning or malevolently scheming.
Le cercle vicieux du chômage nous empêche d'avancer.
The vicious circle of unemployment prevents us from moving forward.
Here, 'vicieux' depicts a recurring and frustrating situation that perpetuates itself.
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