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    Brutale (en. Brutal)

    /bʁy.tal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to an act or attitude that is unyielding, often violent.
    His brutal behavior shocked everyone.
    Son comportement brutale a choqué tout le monde.
    Causing suffering or devastation.
    This war had brutal consequences for the population.
    Cette guerre a eu des conséquences brutales sur la population.
    Describes a direct but aggressive manner.
    She was brutal in her criticism.
    Elle a été brutale dans ses critiques.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'brutalis', meaning 'animal, coarse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    brutal truth
    A truth that is hard to accept.
    brutale vérité
    brutal attack
    A sudden and violent aggression.
    attaque brutale
    brutal reaction
    A violent response to an act.
    réaction brutale
    brutal choice
    A choice made without any leniency.
    choix brutale

    Related Words

    brutality
    The quality of what is brutal.
    brutalité
    raw
    Describes something that has not been transformed or softened.
    brut
    to brutalize
    To make someone brutal, to assault.
    brutaliser

    Slang Meanings

    A word used to describe a difficult or extreme situation.
    It was a brutal night; we danced too much.
    C'était une soirée brutale, on a trop dansé.
    Used to talk about someone who has no tact.
    Look at him; he is so brutal with his words.
    Regarde-le, il est tellement brutale avec ses mots.