Brute (en. Bully)

/byt/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

An individual who is particularly large and strong.

This brute managed to lift the heaviest weight.

Ce brute a réussi à soulever le poids le plus lourd.

A cruel and unrefined person.

He is well-liked, but I often find him to be quite brutish in his actions.

Il est très apprécié, mais je le trouve souvent brute dans ses actions.

From the Latin 'brutus' meaning 'thick, heavy, stupid.'

rough around the edges

A person lacking finesse or elegance.

brute de décoffrage

to act tough

To act in an aggressive or brutal manner.

faire le brute

brutality

Character of being brutal or cruel.

brutalité

raw

That has not been changed or worked on.

brut

A person who is very physically strong.

He's a brute; no one can compete with him in strength.

C'est un brute, personne ne peut rivaliser avec lui en force.

A person with a coarse demeanor.

Don't be so brutish, try to be more delicate.

Ne sois pas si brute, essaie de te montrer plus délicat.