Also means
rogue
Usage Note
Crapule is a strong term of disapproval for a dishonest or villainous person. Although grammatically feminine (une crapule), it applies to people of any gender. The adjective derived from it, crapuleux/crapuleuse, means 'sordid' or 'villainous', often appearing in the phrase un crime crapuleux (a sordid, greed-motivated crime).
Examples
"Ce commerçant est une vraie crapule."
Natural Translation
That shopkeeper is a real scoundrel.
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