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    Bourreaux (en. Executioners)

    /buʁo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who tortures or subjects others to suffering.
    The executioners of the garrisons were feared by all.
    Les bourreaux des garnisons étaient craints par tous.
    A tyrannical leader or master.
    He behaved like an executioner with his employees.
    Il se comportait comme un bourreau avec ses employés.
    Symbolically refers to a person who imposes strict discipline.
    The coach was considered an executioner in his methods.
    L'entraîneur était considéré comme un bourreau dans ses méthodes.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'borreau', meaning 'executor' or 'torturer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have executioners
    To be under the oppression of authoritarian individuals.
    avoir des bourreaux
    to act like an executioner
    To inflict suffering in an authoritarian manner.
    agir comme un bourreau

    Related Words

    torture
    The act of inflicting physical or psychological suffering.
    torture
    oppression
    The act of keeping a group under authoritarian control.
    oppression
    tyranny
    Government exercised by a tyrant, unjust and repressive.
    tyrannie

    Slang Meanings

    A very demanding leader.
    This manager is a real executioner, he never allows free time.
    Ce manager est un vrai bourreau, il ne laisse jamais de temps libre.
    A person who enjoys making cruel jokes.
    Don’t pay attention to him, he’s an executioner who laughs at everything.
    Ne fais pas attention à lui, c'est un bourreau qui rigole de tout.