expulser
/ɛk.spyl.se/
The English verb "evict" is translated into French as expulser.
expulser is a formal term used to describe the act of forcing someone to leave a premises against their will.
Meaning: to expel (verb)
Which one should you use?
In legal contexts regarding housing, expulser is more common than évincer, which often implies driving someone out through indirect or unfair means. While expulser is used for the direct act of eviction, déloger is another formal option that emphasizes the displacement of someone from their residence.
How does it change in a sentence?
expulser is a regular -er verb.
How do you pronounce it?
The word expulser has three syllables and is pronounced /ɛk.spyl.se/.
Did you know?
- In France, the trêve hivernale is a legal winter truce that prohibits landlords from using expulser to remove tenants between November 1 and March 31.
- The word expulser is also used in medical contexts to describe the body forcing out a foreign object or a fetus during childbirth.
- The verb expulser is a direct relative of the English word 'expel', but it is also the root of the French word 'pulsion', meaning an impulse or drive.
Examples in context
- Dan était connu pour expulser des locataires.Dan was known to evict tenants.This sentence shows the use of expulser regarding tenants.Tatoeba #3991701 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #3991433 by Amastan
- Si vous ne payez pas le loyer, le propriétaire va vous expulser.If you don't pay rent, the landlord will evict you.This sentence shows how a landlord might use expulser if rent is not paid.Tatoeba #4736653 by lovasoa, translation #2451750 by orcrist
- Le propriétaire a l'autorité d'expulser les locataires indésirablesThe landlord has the authority to evict unwanted tenants
- La ville a décidé de déloger les squatters à des fins de rénovationThe city has decided to evict squatters for renovation purposes
- Le bailleur a été contraint de mettre à la porte les locataires qui ne payaient pas leur loyerThe landlord was forced to evict tenants who were not paying their rent
- Le propriétaire les a virés après avoir découvert les dommages causésThe landlord evicted them after discovering the damages caused
- Le juge a décidé d'expulser l'occupant illégal.The judge decided to evict the illegal occupant.
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are discussing a legal problem with their neighbor.
- LéaEst-ce que la police peut l'expulser bientôt ?Can the police evict him soon?
- NathanLéa, c'est une procédure très longue.Léa, it is a very long process.
- LéaMais il ne paie rien du tout !But he isn't paying anything at all!
- NathanJe sais, mais il faut respecter la loi.I know, but we must respect the law.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry expulser, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries expulser, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
