No. 2,472 in French
violente
Violent.
In a sentence
La tempête était violente hier soir.
The storm was violent last night.
Here, 'violente' is used as an adjective to describe the intensity of the storm.
Il a eu une dispute violente avec son ami.
He had a violent argument with his friend.
In this sentence, 'violente' characterizes the nature of the disagreement, indicating its intensity or aggression.
Elle a une présence violente qui intimide souvent les gens.
She has a violent presence that often intimidates people.
Here, 'violente' refers to the strong and overwhelming nature of her presence, metaphorically suggesting an impactful or forceful demeanor.
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