No. 8,856 in French
brute
"Brute" in French means "raw," "untreated," or "rough," and can also refer to a "brutish person" or "savage."
In a sentence
Cette brute a cassé la vitre en rageant.
That brute broke the window while raging.
Here, 'brute' refers to a rough and aggressive individual, often showing a lack of refinement or civility.
Il a utilisé une force brute pour ouvrir la porte.
He used brute force to open the door.
In this case, 'brute' describes unrefined physical strength or power, emphasizing a lack of technique or sophistication.
La matière brute est transformée en produit fini.
The raw material is transformed into a finished product.
Here, 'brute' refers to a raw and unprocessed state, often pertaining to matter or data prior to refinement or processing.
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