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    Violents (en. Violent)

    /vjolɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Characterized by excessive force or extreme intensity.
    The riots were marked by violent confrontations.
    Les émeutes ont été marquées par des affrontements violents.
    Causing injuries or physical damage.
    The accident caused violent injuries to the passengers.
    L'accident a causé des blessures violentes aux passagers.
    Expressed with passion or force.
    He had a violent reaction to the news.
    Il a eu une réaction violente à la nouvelle.
    Involving the use of force or coercion.
    Violent methods were employed to resolve the conflict.
    Des méthodes violentes ont été employed pour régler le conflit.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'violentus', deriving from 'vis' which means force.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    senseless violence
    Violence without apparent reason.
    violence gratuite
    violently
    With great intensity or force.
    violentement
    violent tendencies
    Propensity to use force or aggression.
    tendances violentes

    Related Words

    violence
    Use of physical force to harm or damage.
    violence
    violator
    Person who commits violent acts.
    violenteur
    violability
    Quality of what can be violated or breached.
    violabilité

    Slang Meanings

    Punch
    He threw a violent punch during the fight.
    Il a donné un coup de poing violent lors de la bagarre.
    Unleashed
    The supporters were unleashed and violent after their team's defeat.
    Les supporters étaient déchaînés et violents après la défaite de leur équipe.