No. 3,993 in French
brutale
"Brutale" in English means "brutal" or "violent."
In a sentence
Sa réaction brutale m'a surpris.
Her abrupt reaction surprised me.
The adjective 'brutale' describes the nature of her reaction, emphasizing its sudden and intense manner.
Le vent brutal arracha les feuilles des arbres.
The fierce wind tore the leaves from the trees.
The adjective 'brutal' is used here to characterize the wind as violent and powerful.
Ils ont vécu une époque brutale pendant la guerre.
They lived through a brutal era during the war.
The adjective 'brutale' reflects the harsh and cruel nature of the times experienced during the war.
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