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dépravé

depraved, corrupt

adjective deh-prah-VEH Rare
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Origin: Past participle of 'dépraver', from Latin 'depravare' (to distort).

Usage Note

Dépravé describes someone morally corrupted or debauched; the feminine form is dépravée. It can function as a noun (un dépravé, a degenerate). The word carries a strong negative charge and is typically used in literary or journalistic registers.

Examples

"Le personnage est décrit comme un homme dépravé."

Natural Translation

The character is described as a depraved man.

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