L'abus (en. Abuse)

/labys/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Excessive or inappropriate use of something.

Alcohol abuse can lead to serious health problems.

L'abus d'alcool peut entraîner de graves problèmes de santé.

Misconduct or exploitation of a position of power.

The abuse of power by some officials is unacceptable.

L'abus de pouvoir par certains fonctionnaires est inacceptable.

Violation of a norm, rule, or law.

Human rights abuses are a global concern.

L'abus des droits de l'homme est une préoccupation mondiale.

From the Latin 'abusus', derived from the verb 'abuti' meaning 'to misuse'.

breach of trust

An act by which a person abuses someone else's trust.

l'abus de confiance

abuse of power

Abusive use of authority by a person in a position of power.

l'abus de pouvoir

abuse of weakness

Exploitation of a person in a vulnerable situation.

l'abus de faiblesse

to abuse

To make a bad or reckless use of.

abuser

abusive

That is excessive or unreasonable.

abusif

abusively

In an abusive, inappropriate manner.

abusivement

To do too much of something, usually with a negative connotation.

He overindulged at the party this weekend.

Il a abusé de la fête ce week-end.

To manipulate someone or something to one's advantage.

She takes advantage of her kindness to get favors.

Elle abuse de sa gentillesse pour obtenir des faveurs.