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    Infraction (en. Offense)

    /ɛ̃.fʁak.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action of violating a rule or a law.
    A traffic violation can lead to fines.
    L'infraction au code de la route peut entraîner des amendes.
    Minor offense.
    This violation is punished by a simple warning.
    Cette infraction est sanctionnée par un simple avertissement.
    Transgression of a regulation.
    He was punished for his violation of the school rules.
    Il a été puni pour son infraction aux règles de l'école.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'infractionem', meaning 'fracture', derived from 'infringere' which means 'to break'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    violation of the law
    To violate an established rule by law.
    infraction de la loi
    in the event of a violation
    In the case of a violation.
    en cas d'infraction
    administrative violation
    Violation of an administrative rule.
    infraction administrative

    Related Words

    fine
    Sanction for a minor violation.
    contravention
    delinquency
    Criminal behavior, generally more serious.
    délinquance
    sanction
    Punishment imposed for a violation.
    sanction

    Slang Meanings

    Minor offense often overlooked.
    He got a ticket for a violation, but it wasn't really serious.
    Il a pris une contravention pour un infraction, mais ce n'était pas vraiment sérieux.
    Minor fault.
    It's just a violation, nothing serious.
    Ce n'est qu'une infraction, rien de grave.