bandit
/bɑ̃.di/
The French word for bandit is bandit.
bandit is a noun used to describe an outlaw.
Meaning: an outlaw (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of bandit is bandits.
How do you pronounce it?
/bɑ̃.di/
Did you know?
- While bandit describes a criminal, the phrase faire le bandit can be used playfully to describe a child who is being mischievous or naughty.
- The word bandit is a direct relative of the English word 'banished'.
- Unlike in English where 'bandit' is often associated with masks and banks, a bandit in traditional French literature often refers to figures from the Mediterranean 'maquis' or scrubland.
Examples in context
- Ce type est un bandit.That guy is a bandit.This sentence is useful for identifying someone as a bandit.Tatoeba #1700033 by sacredceltic, translation #1700096 by CM
- Un bandit fera le meilleur sbire.A bandit will be the best underling.This sentence shows how a bandit might be described as an underling.Tatoeba #5385500 by nimfeo, translation #11900711 by zogwarg
- Quand il tenta de s'échapper, le bandit tua quatre otages.In an attempt to escape, the bandit took the lives of four hostages.This sentence illustrates an action involving a bandit and hostages.Tatoeba #2661073 by couarail, translation #1326905 by marcelostockle
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a historical novel in a cafe.
- HugoLe bandit du roman est très courageux.The bandit in the novel is very brave.
- LéaJe ne pense pas, c'est un homme cruel.I don't think so, he is a cruel man.
- HugoIl cherche juste sa liberté.He is just looking for his freedom.
- LéaPeu importe, il reste un bandit.Regardless, he remains a bandit.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bandit, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bandit, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
