Violences (en. Violence)

/vjɔ.lɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Behavior or action that causes physical or psychological harm.

Domestic violence is a scourge in our society.

Les violences domestiques sont un fléau dans notre société.

Use of physical force to compel or act.

Urban violence increased during the protests.

Les violences urbaines ont augmenté lors des manifestations.

Act of cruelty or brutality.

He witnessed violence in his neighborhood.

Il a été témoin de violences dans son quartier.

From the Latin 'violentia' meaning force, impetuosity.

domestic violence

Acts of violence within a couple.

violences conjugales

spiral of violence

Cycle of aggression that escalates over time.

spirale de violences

to confront violence

To confront or resist violent acts.

faire face à des violences

aggression

Act by which one person attacks another.

agression

conflict

Opposition between two parties or more.

conflit

intimidation

Behavior intended to instill fear or restrain an individual.

intimidation

harassment

Repeated action of harming or threatening a person.

harcèlement

fight

There was a fight between two groups in the street.

Il y a eu une bagarre entre deux groupes dans la rue.

job

This job of violence leads to nothing good.

Ce boulot de violence ne mène à rien de bon.