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    L'injure (en. The insult)

    /lɛ̃.ʒyʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of hurting someone with words.
    He insulted his friend during the argument.
    Il a porté une injure à son ami lors de la dispute.
    Statement or writing that designates an offense.
    The insults uttered during the confrontation were shocking.
    Les injures proférées lors de la confrontation ont été choquantes.
    Disparaging expression towards a person.
    She suffered numerous insults on social media.
    Elle a subi de nombreuses injures sur les réseaux sociaux.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'injuria', meaning 'injustice' or 'outrage'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    The insult is the weapon of the weak.
    The insult is often used by those who feel powerless.
    l'injure est l'arme des faibles
    to respond with an insult
    Responding with offensive words instead of arguing reasonably.
    répondre par l'injure
    to accuse of insult
    Accusing someone of having uttered offensive words.
    accuser d'injure

    Related Words

    insulting
    Who offends or attacks with words.
    injurieux
    to insult
    To insult, to hurt with words.
    injurier
    public insult
    Insult made in public.
    injure publique

    Slang Meanings

    Insult used in everyday language.
    Stop using insults, it’s pointless.
    Arrête de dire des injures, ça ne sert à rien.
    Degrading terms used in a familiar context.
    He hurled insults to let off steam.
    Il a balancé des injures pour se défouler.