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    L'insulte (en. The insult)

    /lɛ̃.sylt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A statement or act that belittles a person.
    His remark was an insult that hurt his friend.
    Sa remarque était une insulte, qui a blessé son ami.
    Expression of contempt or disdain towards someone.
    He was shocked by the insult thrown at him by his colleague.
    Il a été choqué par l'insulte que lui a lancée son collègue.
    A verbal or written offense.
    Insults never resolve conflicts.
    Les insultes ne résolvent jamais les conflits.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'insultare', meaning 'to jump on', 'to attack verbally'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it's an insult
    it's a very offensive thing to say.
    c'est une insulte
    to make an insult
    to say something hurtful to someone.
    faire une insulte
    to respond with an insult
    to react to provocation with offensive words.
    répondre par une insulte

    Related Words

    to insult
    Act of saying an insult.
    insulter
    insulter
    Person who insults.
    insulteur
    insulting
    Pertaining to insult or degrading.
    insultant

    Slang Meanings

    To berate
    He berated him with his harsh words.
    Il l'a éreinté avec ses mots durs.
    To take a swipe at someone
    He didn't hesitate to take a swipe at him with insults.
    Il n'a pas hésité à taper sur lui avec des insultes.
    To tear apart
    She tore apart her opponent with sharp words.
    Elle a dézingué son adversaire avec des mots acerbes.
    To gossip behind someone's back
    He keeps gossiping behind his back since his failure.
    Il n'arrête pas de casser du sucre sur son dos depuis son échec.