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truand

crook, gangster

noun trü-AHN Rare

Usage Note

Truand is a familiar/slang term for a criminal or gangster, slightly less harsh than criminel. The feminine is truande, though rarely used. The verb truander ('to cheat, to swindle') is informal. It conjures the world of French noir crime films.

Examples

"Ce film raconte la vie d'un truand."

Natural Translation

This film tells the story of a gangster.

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