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    Brutal (en. Brutal)

    /bʁy.tal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which causes intense physical or moral suffering.
    The fight was brutal and left many injuries.
    Le combat était brutal et a laissé de nombreuses blessures.
    Done without gentleness or consideration.
    He was brutal in his criticism of his colleagues.
    Il a été brutal dans ses critiques envers ses collègues.
    Describes an action or event that is violent and merciless.
    The film shows brutal scenes of war.
    Le film montre des scènes brutales de guerre.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'brutalis', which means 'coarse, brutal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    brutal like an animal
    Extremely wild or aggressive.
    brutal comme un animal
    brutality of reality
    The hardness or cruelty of the truth.
    brutalité de la réalité

    Related Words

    brutality
    The quality of what is brutal; cruelty.
    brutalité
    brute
    Which is natural or unprocessed, often used to refer to a person in a derogatory manner.
    brute
    rough
    Which is unprocessed, unrefined.
    brut

    Slang Meanings

    Crazy, nonsensical.
    It was a brutal football match, the supporters were insane.
    C'était un match de foot brutal, les supporters étaient fous.
    Extremely impressive.
    This concert was brutal, we loved every minute.
    Ce concert était brutal, on a adoré chaque minute.