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    Cruelles (en. Cruel)

    /kʁɥɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is of great severity or rigor.
    The methods of this coach are considered cruel.
    Les méthodes de cet entraîneur sont considérées comme cruelles.
    Who shows malice or harshness.
    The judges' cruel critiques hurt the candidate.
    Les critiques cruelles des juges ont blessé le candidat.
    Refers to an action that inflicts suffering.
    The cruel living conditions of animals in certain farms are alarming.
    Les cruelles conditions de vie des animaux dans certaines fermes sont alarmantes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cruelis', meaning 'severe, harsh'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cruel truth
    A difficult truth to accept, but which is necessary.
    cruelle vérité
    cruel irony
    A situation where the outcome is opposite to what is expected, often painfully so.
    cruelle ironie

    Related Words

    cruel
    Describes a person who acts without mercy.
    cruel
    cruelty
    The quality of what is cruel; hardness, rigor.
    cruauté
    cruelly
    In a cruel manner, with harshness.
    cruellement

    Slang Meanings

    A person who acts without compassion.
    She is really cruel in her life choices, without caring for others.
    Elle est vraiment cruelle dans ses choix de vie, sans se soucier des autres.
    A hurtful comment.
    He made a cruel remark that made the girl cry.
    Il a fait une remarque cruelle qui a fait pleurer la fille.