crimes contre l'humanité
The English phrase "crimes against humanity" is translated into French as crimes contre l'humanité.
This is a specific legal term used in international law and human rights contexts to describe widespread or systematic attacks directed against any civilian population.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of crimes (crimes), contre (against) and l'humanité (humanity).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the singular form, "a crime against humanity", change crimes to crime to form un crime contre l'humanité.
Did you know?
- In French law, the word crime is not a general term for any illegal act, but refers exclusively to the most serious category of offense. It is strictly distinguished from a délit and a contravention.
- The phrase crimes contre l'humanité was first codified in the Charter of the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg in 1945, where French was one of the four official languages used to define these atrocities.
- In French legal discourse, humanité is treated as a protected collective legal entity rather than just an abstract concept of the human race.
Examples in context
- L'esclavage et la traite des esclaves sont des crimes contre l'humanité.Slavery and slave trade are crimes against humanity.This sentence is useful for illustrating how to use crimes contre l'humanité when discussing slavery and the slave trade.Tatoeba #9095925 by Adelpa, translation #9091631 by Adelpa
- Les accusés ont été jugés pour crimes contre l'humanité.The accused were tried for crimes against humanity.
- Ces actes sont considérés comme des crimes contre l'humanité.These acts are considered crimes against humanity.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a history textbook.
- LucasRegarde ce chapitre sur les crimes contre l'humanité.Look at this chapter on crimes against humanity.
- EmmaC'est un sujet très triste, Lucas.It is a very sad subject, Lucas.
- LucasOui, mais c'est important de s'en souvenir.Yes, but it is important to remember it.
- EmmaJe suis d'accord avec toi, Emma.I agree with you, Emma.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
