No. 8,206 in French
victim
A person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event.
In a sentence
La victime a été emportée par une ambulance après l'accident.
The victim was taken by an ambulance after the accident.
Here, 'victime' refers to someone who has suffered harm due to an accident, showcasing its role to describe someone affected negatively in an event.
Il pense toujours qu'il est une victime de circonstances défavorables.
He always thinks he is a victim of unfavorable circumstances.
In this case, 'victime' is used metaphorically to describe someone who considers themselves adversely affected by external factors.
Elle a participé à cet acte généreux en tant que victime de la pauvreté.
She took part in this generous act as a victim of poverty.
Here, 'victime' conveys a state of enduring a condition such as poverty, emphasizing societal challenges and their impact.
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