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    Bourreau (en. Executioner)

    /buʁo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A character responsible for carrying out death sentences.
    The executioner was called to carry out the sentence.
    Le bourreau a été appelé pour exécuter la sentence.
    Refers to someone who inflicts psychological pain.
    He acts like an executioner in this relationship.
    Il agit comme un bourreau dans cette relation.
    One who inflicts suffering through their actions.
    He behaves like an executioner towards his enemies.
    Il se comporte en bourreau envers ses ennemis.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'borreau', meaning 'executer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the heartbreaker
    A person who causes suffering in love.
    le bourreau des cœurs
    to be someone's executioner
    To inflict penalties or suffering on someone.
    être le bourreau de quelqu'un

    Related Words

    torture
    To subject to torture.
    torturer
    execution
    The act of carrying out a sentence.
    exécution
    capital punishment
    Penalty resulting in death.
    peine capital

    Slang Meanings

    A nickname given to someone considered cruel.
    This man is a real executioner, he has no mercy.
    Cet homme est un vrai bourreau, il n'a aucune pitié.
    Used to describe a dominating partner in a relationship.
    She left her executioner, she deserves better.
    Elle a quitté son bourreau, elle mérite mieux.