Bestiaux (en. Cattle)

/bɛstjo/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Relating to beasts, to animals.
The bestial behaviors of wild animals are fascinating.
Les comportements bestiaux des animaux sauvages sont fascinants.
Characterized by extreme brutality or coarseness.
He expressed bestial opinions on the situation.
Il a exprimé des opinions bestiales sur la situation.
Evoking animal instinct, devoid of refinement.
His bestial attitude shocked everyone.
Son attitude bestiale a choqué tout le monde.

Etymology

From Latin 'bestialis', derived from 'bestia', meaning beast or animal.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bestial behavior
Actions or reactions that are brutal or uncivilized.
comportement bestial
bestial strength
A strength that resembles that of an animal, often used to describe great power.
force bestiale

Related Words

bestiality
Bestial or animal character, often associated with cruel behaviors.
bestialité
beast
An animal or a person considered to be not very intelligent.
bête

Slang Meanings

A person considered to be coarse or unrefined.
That girl is really bestial; she respects nothing.
Cette fille est vraiment bestiale, elle ne respecte rien.
Brutal or violent action.
He committed a bestial act by hitting for no reason.
Il a eu un acte bestial en frappant sans raison.