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    Violentes (en. Violent)

    [vjɔ.lɑ̃t]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Manifesting with great intensity, often brutally.
    Violent emotions can sometimes lead to conflicts.
    Les émotions violentes peuvent parfois mener à des conflits.
    Bordering on rage, despair, or deep feeling.
    He expressed violent criticism about the political situation.
    Il a exprimé des critiques violentes sur la situation politique.
    Causing serious injury or damage.
    Violent storms destroyed several houses on the coast.
    Les tempêtes violentes ont détruit plusieurs maisons sur la côte.
    Describing an action or language that is aggressive.
    She had a violent reaction to the provocation.
    Elle a eu une réaction violente face à la provocation.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'violentus', derived from 'vis' which means force.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    urban violence
    Acts of violence occurring in urban areas.
    violences urbaines
    violent reaction
    Excessive or brutal reaction to a provocation.
    réaction violente
    violent storm
    Storm with very strong winds causing havoc.
    tempête violente

    Related Words

    violence
    Behavior or action causing physical or psychological damage.
    violence
    violent
    Manifesting with force or brutality.
    violent
    to violence
    To inflict violence on someone or something.
    violenter

    Slang Meanings

    Exaggerated violence in the context of a dispute.
    He used violent words when he argued with his friend.
    Il a utilisé des mots violents quand il s'est disputé avec son ami.
    To act in a brutal or impulsive manner.
    He snapped, his reaction was really violent.
    Il a pété un câble, sa réaction était vraiment violente.