vengeurs
The English phrase "avengers" is translated into French as vengeurs.
This phrase refers to people who take revenge for a wrong that has been done.
Which one should you use?
Les Vengeurs is the formal way to say "Avengers" in French, while Les Avengers serves as an alternative way to say the same.
Did you know?
- French speakers often use the phrase rendre la monnaie de sa pièce to describe the act of a vengeur, which literally means 'giving someone the change of their own coin'.
- In France, the Marvel movie 'The Avengers' was released as Avengers, but in Quebec, it was titled Les Vengeurs to preserve the French translation of the word.
- The verb form related to this, venger, is used for taking revenge on behalf of someone else, whereas se venger is used to take revenge for oneself.
Examples in context
- Ils agissent comme des vengeurs.They act like avengers.
- Ces vengeurs cherchent la justice.These avengers seek justice.
- Le film montre des vengeurs solitaires.The film shows lonely avengers.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are discussing a movie plot.
- LéaLe film parle de vengeurs, n'est-ce pas ?The movie is about avengers, isn't it?
- GabrielOui, ils veulent punir les coupables.Yes, they want to punish the guilty.
- LéaC'est un thème très classique.It is a very classic theme.
- GabrielC'est vrai, mais c'est passionnant.That's true, but it is exciting.
