Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Violent (en. Violent)

    /vjɔ.lɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Causing pain or harm.
    The storm caused violent damage to the buildings.
    La tempête a causé des dommages violents aux bâtiments.
    Characterized by passion or extreme intensity.
    She expressed violent anger in the face of injustice.
    Elle a exprimé une colère violente face à l'injustice.
    Manifesting through non-peaceful actions.
    The protests turned into violent acts.
    Les manifestations ont tourné à des actes violents.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'violentus', meaning 'violent, impetuous'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    domestic violence
    Acts of violence committed by one partner against another in a couple.
    violence conjugale
    aggressive driving
    Exhibiting male aggression while driving.
    violent au volant
    violent reaction
    An intense or exaggerated response to provocation.
    réaction violente

    Related Words

    rape
    Act of physical violence, often associated with sexual coercion.
    viol
    violence
    Use of physical force to hurt or harm.
    violence
    aggression
    Attack or hostile behavior towards someone.
    agression

    Slang Meanings

    Terrible or incredible in colloquial language.
    That movie was violent, but so good!
    Ce film était violent, mais tellement bon !
    Extreme in the context of something positive.
    He had a violent performance at the concert.
    Il a eu une performance violente au concert.