No. 1,210 in French
viol
The French word "viol" means "rape" in English.
In a sentence
Le viol des règles peut entraîner des sanctions.
The violation of rules can lead to sanctions.
Here, 'viol' is used figuratively to denote 'violation' or 'breach.'
Elle a dénoncé un viol grave de la vie privée.
She reported a serious violation of privacy.
In this case, 'viol' refers to a serious encroachment or intrusion.
Le viol est un crime grave qui nécessite une sérieuse intervention.
Rape is a serious crime that requires serious intervention.
In this sentence, 'viol' explicitly refers to the criminal act of rape.
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