"malin plaisir" meaning in French

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Noun

IPA: /ma.lɛ̃ plɛ.ziʁ/, /ma.lɛ̃ ple.ziʁ/ Forms: malins plaisirs [plural]
Etymology: Literally, “malicious pleasure”, “perverse pleasure.” Head templates: {{fr-noun|m|-|+}} malin plaisir m (usually uncountable, plural malins plaisirs)
  1. great pleasure, great delight Tags: masculine, uncountable, usually
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