frech

German

Etymology

From Middle High German vrech, from Old High German freh, from Proto-Germanic *frekaz. Cognate with Dutch vrek, Icelandic frekur. Compare also English freak.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fʁɛç/

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• Rhymes: -ɛç

Adjective

frech (comparative frecher, superlative am frechsten)

1. cheeky, barefaced, rude
2. (of a child also) naughty

Synonyms

• (barefaced): unverschämt (stronger)
• (naughty): unartig, böse

Antonyms

• (barefaced): freundlich, höflich, zurückhaltend
• (naughty): artig, brav, lieb

Derived terms

• Frechheit
• Frechdachs
• rotzfrech

Descendants

• English: fresh (“rude, inappropriate”)

Further reading

• “frech” in Duden online