This is the 12171st most frequent French word.
vicieux
"Vicieux" in English means "vicious," "depraved," or "morally corrupt."
Here, 'vicieux' depicts a recurring and frustrating situation that perpetuates itself.
Le cercle vicieux du chômage nous empêche d'avancer.
The vicious circle of unemployment prevents us from moving forward.
Here, 'vicieux' is used to describe a dangerously aggressive or harmful nature.
Ce chien est vraiment vicieux : il attaque tout le monde.
This dog is truly vicious: it attacks everyone.
In this context, 'vicieux' describes the plan as cunning or malevolently scheming.