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    Vengeur (en. Avenger)

    /vɑ̃.ʒœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual who takes revenge to rectify a harm.
    The avenger made his enemy pay dearly for his malicious acts.
    Le vengeur a fait payer cher à son ennemi ses actes malveillants.
    A person driven by a desire for vengeance.
    He considers himself a vengeful person, ready to defend his honor.
    Il se considère comme un vengeur, prêt à défendre son honneur.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'venger' followed by the suffix '-eur' which indicates a person who acts.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    masked avenger
    A person who takes revenge without revealing their identity.
    vengeur masqué
    to consider oneself a vengeful person
    To see oneself as someone who takes their revenge.
    se croire un vengeur
    avenger of justice
    An individual who acts to restore moral order.
    vengeur de la justice

    Related Words

    vengeance
    Act of taking revenge.
    vengeance
    to avenge
    Taking one's revenge on someone.
    venger
    grudge
    Persistent feeling of resentment or pain.
    rancune

    Slang Meanings

    A lone avenger
    He acts like a lone avenger, without seeking support.
    Il agit comme un vengeur solitaire, sans chercher de soutien.
    The masked avenger
    In the movie, the hero is a masked avenger who fights against injustice.
    Dans le film, le héros est un vengeur masqué qui lutte contre l'injustice.