délinquant
/de.lɛ̃.kɑ̃/
1.
nounmasculine
offender
lawbreaker
person who commits criminal or antisocial acts (often used for minor or juvenile crimes)
La police a arrêté le jeune délinquant juste après le vol.
The police arrested the young delinquent right after the theft.
2.
adjectivemasculine
delinquent
criminal
relating to delinquency or unlawful behavior
Son comportement délinquant inquiète ses parents.
His delinquent behaviour worries his parents.
