No. 551 in French
violences
The French word "violences" translates to "acts of violence" or "violence" in English.
In a sentence
Les violences domestiques doivent être prises au sérieux.
Domestic violence must be taken seriously.
Here, 'violences' is used to refer to acts of harm or aggression, specifically within a domestic setting.
Les manifestants déploraient les violences policières.
The protesters deplored police violence.
In this sentence, 'violences' refers to aggressive or excessive actions by the police towards civilians.
Les violences verbales peuvent avoir des conséquences durables.
Verbal abuse can have lasting consequences.
This phrase uses 'violences' figuratively to describe harmful speech rather than physical acts.
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