violence
/vjɔ.lɑ̃s/feminine
Violence in French is violence.
The word violence is a noun used to describe an action intended to cause destruction, pain or suffering. You can specify the type of violence using related terms such as la violence physique (physical violence) or la violence verbale (verbal violence).
Meaning: action intended to cause destruction, pain or suffering (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun violence is feminine. To describe something using the adjective form, use violent for masculine or violente for feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /vjɔ.lɑ̃s/.
Did you know?
- French uses the word violent to describe a sudden and intense emotional reaction, like un éclat de rire violent, meaning a 'violent burst of laughter'.
- In a legal context, the French term violence can be used as a synonym for 'duress' or 'coercion' when a contract is signed under pressure.
- The adjective violent can be used to describe a strong flavor or smell, such as a 'violent' perfume, which suggests it is overpowering.
Examples in context
- Je déteste la violence.I abhor violence.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal hatred of violence.Tatoeba #2931954 by Blabla, translation #2245593 by CK
- Il déteste la violence.He abhors violence.This sentence is useful for describing someone else's hatred of violence.Tatoeba #3474183 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #2868206 by Amastan
- Il n'y a pas eu de violence.There was no violence.This sentence is useful for stating the absence of violence.Tatoeba #7839051 by sacredceltic, translation #4494585 by CK
- La violence dans les rues de la ville.The violence in the streets of the city.
- La violence est inacceptable dans notre société.Violence is unacceptable in our society.
- La violence, ça craint vraiment.Violence, that really sucks.
- La brutalité de la scène m'a choqué.The brutality of the scene shocked me.
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Example conversation
Manon and Hugo are discussing a news report.
- ManonRegarde toutes ces images de violence.Look at all these images of violence.
- HugoC'est vraiment triste à voir, Manon.It is really sad to see, Manon.
- ManonLa violence ne résout jamais rien.Violence never solves anything.
- HugoJe suis d'accord avec toi, Hugo.I agree with you, Hugo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “violence” translations and entries violence, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
