Usage Note
Loubard is a colloquial, slightly dated French term for a young delinquent or street tough, roughly equivalent to British 'yob' or American 'punk'. It dates from 1970s suburban slang and carries a strong connotation of working-class urban youth. The feminine loubarde exists but is rare.
Examples
"Le quartier était connu pour ses loubards."
Natural Translation
The neighbourhood was known for its hoodlums.
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