This is the 8218th most frequent French word.
villain
Unpleasant, ugly, or naughty.
The word 'méchant' refers to a villain or an antagonist in a story or film.
Ce film montre un méchant très charismatique.
This movie presents a very charismatic villain.
The word 'vilain' is used here to describe something unattractive or not pleasing to the eye.
Il trouve que ce chapeau est vilain.
He thinks that this hat is ugly.
The word 'vilain' refers to a rude or inappropriate action in this context.