canaille

noun
UK: /kæˈnaɪ/
US: /kəˈnaɪl/

  1. A despicable or base person; a scoundrel or rascal.

    1. He called the other team's players a bunch of canaille.
    2. The king saw the revolutionaries as canaille threatening his rule.

Synonyms

rascal villain rogue wretch scoundrel

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "canaille" is /kæˈnaɪ/ in British English and /kəˈnaɪl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "canaille": rascal, villain, rogue, wretch, scoundrel.

Example usage of "canaille": "He called the other team's players a bunch of canaille.". More examples on the page.