What does vil in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word vil in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use vil in French.

The word vil in French means vile, cheap, low, dirt cheap. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word vil

vile

adjectif (abject, méprisable)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Elle fut victime d'un vil séducteur.
She was the victim of a vile philanderer.

cheap, low

adjectif (littéraire (au-dessous de sa valeur)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ce commerçant vend sa marchandise à vil prix !
This shopkeeper is selling his goods at a cheap price!

dirt cheap

locution adverbiale (soutenu (à un prix misérable) (informal)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Le crise entraîne des ventes de maisons à vils prix.

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