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Violer (en. Violate)

/vjɔ.le/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Definition: To infringe a law, a standard, or a commitment.

Example Sentence: He violated the safety rules.

Il a violé les règles de sécurité.

Definition: To commit a sexual act of violence against someone.

Example Sentence: She was a victim of rape.

Elle a été victime d'un viol.

Definition: To intrude into a private sphere without permission.

Example Sentence: He violated the confidentiality of his messages.

Il a violé la confidentialité de ses messages.

Definition: To desecrate something sacred.

Example Sentence: They desecrated the sanctuary.

Ils ont violé le sanctuaire.

Definition: To not respect an agreement.

Example Sentence: He violated the promise made to his friend.

Il a violé la promesse faite à son ami.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'violare', which means 'to do violence to'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Common Phrase: to violate the law

Meaning: To infringe legislation.

violer la loi

Common Phrase: to violate a secret

Meaning: To disclose confidential information.

violer un secret

Common Phrase: to violate someone's rights

Meaning: To ignore the rights or freedoms of others.

violer les droits de quelqu'un

Related Words

Related Word: rape

Description: Act of sexual violence.

viol

Related Word: violator

Description: Person who commits a rape or a violation.

violateur

Related Word: violation

Description: Action that consists of violating.

violation

Related Word: desecration

Description: Action of desecrating something sacred.

profanation

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: To do something illegally or immorally.

Example: He violated the law by stealing.

Il a violé la loi en volant.

Slang Meaning: To boldly transgress a rule.

Example: He is violating the rules of the game.

Il viole les règles du jeu.