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    Menaçants (en. Threatening)

    /mənasɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Indicating an intention to harm or cause injury.
    His look was menacing.
    Son regard était menaçant.
    Causing fear or anxiety.
    The dark clouds had a menacing effect on the walkers.
    Les nuages sombres ont eu un effet menaçant sur les promeneurs.
    Refers to an attitude or behavior that appears aggressive.
    He made a menacing gesture towards his opponent.
    Il a eu un geste menaçant envers son adversaire.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to threaten' which comes from the Latin 'menaciare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a menacing look
    A look that expresses threat.
    un regard menaçant
    a menacing voice
    A voice that indicates a threat.
    une voix menaçante
    to adopt a menacing demeanor
    To adopt an attitude that inspires fear.
    se montrer menaçant

    Related Words

    threat
    A potential danger or an intention to harm.
    menace
    intimidation
    The action of making someone uncomfortable through fear.
    intimidation
    danger
    A situation of imminent danger.
    peril

    Slang Meanings

    to put pressure
    He is trying to put pressure with his menacing tone.
    Il essaie de mettre la pression avec son ton menaçant.
    to make noise
    Stop making noise with your threats!
    Arrête de faire du bruit avec tes menaces!