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.