Brutus (en. Brutish)

/bʁy.tys/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Lacking finesse or subtlety.
His brutus behavior earned him only criticism.
Son comportement brutus ne lui a valu que des critiques.
Refers to a person who is sometimes violent or uneducated.
He has a brutus temperament that often puts him in conflicts.
Il a un tempérament brutus qui le met souvent dans des conflits.

Etymology

From the proper name 'Brutus,' which evokes a certain roughness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a brutus
A person who acts violently or insensitively.
un brutus
think like a brutus
To act without thinking, impulsively.
penser comme un brutus

Related Words

brutality
Violent or cruel behavior.
brutalité
brute
Unworked, unrefined.
brut
rough
With an irregular surface, difficult to handle.
rugueux

Slang Meanings

An individual who acts thoughtlessly.
Don't be a brutus, think before you speak!
Ne fais pas le brutus, réfléchis avant de parler !
Excessive or overly direct behavior.
He acted like a brutus at the meeting again.
Il a encore fait son brutus à la réunion.