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The English word 'bastard' comes from the French word 'bâtard' (masc.) in French, formerly spelled 'bastard' in Old French.

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What is French for bastard?

Bésterd.


What country does the word bastard come from?

It appears to be Middle English or Anglo-French in origins. See link below.


What is the female form of bastard?

The word "bastard" is gender neutral.


How do you say bastard in Welsh?

Bastart or Plentyn gordderch.


What is the opposite word for bastard?

The opposite of bastard is genuine and/or born within wedlock, of identifiable roots.


What is the difference between bastard and basterd?

The correct spelling is "bastard". The word "basterd" is made-up.


Is William the Bastard French?

Duke William of Normandy, William the Bastard, was Norman French. These were descendents of Vikings who had invaded Normandy some years before and although they adopted the French language, still lived by the customs of the Vikings.


Is the word bastard a cuss word?

"Bastard" is considered a swear word or a mild insult in many cultures. It is offensive to some people due to its derogatory connotation referencing illegitimacy or questioning someone's parentage.


How do you say i am a french bastard?

je suis un salaud de français


Is bastard a word yes or no?

Yes, "bastard" is a word. It is typically used as a derogatory term to refer to a person born out of wedlock or used more informally to insult someone's character.


Is the word bastard a curse word?

The word "bastard" is considered offensive and derogatory when used to insult or belittle someone, so it can be seen as a mild curse word. However, in some contexts, it can also be used informally without strong negative connotations.


Can we use bastard for female?

Wwomen are also bastard because bastard will come out from the act of both. A bastard is a child born out of wedlock although we rarely use that term to day, and it was used on both genders.