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    Brutalité (en. Brutality)

    bʁy.ta.li.te

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Brutal character, violence.
    The brutality of his attitude shocked everyone.
    La brutalité de son attitude a choqué tout le monde.
    Act of physical violence.
    The brutality used during the arrest has been condemned.
    La brutalité utilisée lors de l'arrestation a été dénoncée.
    Lack of delicacy, softness.
    His verbal brutality is often misinterpreted.
    Sa brutalité verbale est souvent mal interprétée.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    police brutality
    Excessive use of force by law enforcement.
    brutalité policière
    animal brutality
    Violent or savage behavior of an animal.
    brutalité animale
    verbal brutality
    Use of violent or hurtful words.
    brutalité verbale

    Related Words

    raw
    Which is of great strength or great violence.
    brut
    brutalism
    Architectural style characterized by the use of raw concrete.
    brutalisme
    to brutalize
    To inflict physical or moral violence.
    brutaliser

    Slang Meanings

    Abusive use of force.
    He acted with incredible brutality by pushing him.
    Il a agi avec une brutalité incroyable en le poussant.
    Agreement of violence in a dispute.
    They hurl insults at each other during arguments.
    Ils se lancent des brutalités pendant les querelles.