English–French

“aggression” in French

French

Alsoagressivité

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁɲ/

Example

Il a répondu avec hargne.

He responded aggressively.

Illustration for hargne (aggression)

How to say “aggression” in French

“Aggression” in French is hargne.

A bitter store of resentment that keeps turning into deliberately cutting replies.

Full entry for hargne: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with hargne

Il lança un regard plein de hargne.

He cast a hostile look.

Tips for using hargne

  • Avec hargne describes the manner of speaking or replying, as in répondre avec hargne.

Other French words for “aggression”

Les enfants montrent parfois de l'agressivité quand ils sont fatigués.

When they are tired, the children sometimes show aggression.

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