This is the 10561st most frequent French word.
maltraitances
Mistreatments or abuses.
Refers to abuse or mistreatment as a social issue, specifically regarding animals.
Les maltraitances envers les animaux doivent être sévèrement punies.
Mistreatment of animals must be severely punished.
Describes personal experiences of abuse, pointing to psychological or physical harm.
Elle a subi des maltraitances durant son enfance, ce qui a marqué profondément sa vie.
She suffered mistreatment during her childhood, which profoundly impacted her life.
Refers to structured or habitual abuse within organizations, stressing the need for public denunciation.