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    Maltraité (en. Mistreated)

    /mal.tʁa.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Qualifies a person or thing that has been mistreated.
    The mistreated animal was rescued by an organization.
    L'animal maltraité a été sauvé par une association.
    Refers to a situation where a person's rights are not respected.
    The mistreated employees are demanding better working conditions.
    Les employés maltraités revendiquent de meilleures conditions de travail.
    Characterizes an abusive relationship between two individuals.
    She left her mistreated partner who was harming her.
    Elle a quitté son compagnon maltraité qui lui faisait du mal.

    Etymology

    Formed from the prefix 'mal-' and the verb 'traiter', meaning to treat negatively.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    animal abuse
    Cruel treatment inflicted on animals.
    maltraitance animale
    to be mistreated
    To undergo mistreatment.
    être maltraité
    psychological abuse
    A form of abuse that affects mental health.
    maltraitance psychologique

    Related Words

    maltreatment
    Act of treating someone or something poorly.
    maltraitance
    bullied
    Subjected to brutal or negligent treatment.
    malmené
    abuse
    Excessive or unjust use of power.
    abus

    Slang Meanings

    Being poorly supported by one's superiors.
    He is really mistreated at work, no one pays him any attention.
    Il est vraiment maltraité au travail, personne ne lui prête attention.
    Being in a difficult situation without assistance.
    He feels mistreated by his friends who never listen to him.
    Il se sent maltraité par ses amis qui ne l'écoutent jamais.