English–French
“behead” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/dekapite/
Example
Le roi a décapité son ennemi.
The king beheaded his enemy.
How to say “behead” in French
“Behead” in French is décapiter.
The head is cut away from the body in a single decisive act, with the person becoming headless.
Example sentences with décapiter
La restructuration a décapité plusieurs cadres supérieurs.
The restructuring has beheaded several senior executives.
Tips for using décapiter
- Décapiter is a formal term used especially in historical or journalistic contexts, while its figurative use can mean removing an organization's leader.