This is the 12171st most frequent French word.
vicieux
"Vicieux" in English means "vicious," "depraved," or "morally corrupt."
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.
Il a un plan vicieux pour manipuler ses collègues.
He has a vicious plan to manipulate his colleagues.
Here, 'vicieux' depicts a recurring and frustrating situation that perpetuates itself.