English–French
“bully” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/bʁyt/
Example
Ne parle pas à cette brute.
Don't talk to that bully.
How to say “bully” in French
“Bully” in French is brute.
A violent, uncouth person whose strength overwhelms others and whose behavior lacks basic gentleness.
Example sentences with brute
Elle a repoussé la brute sans hésiter.
She pushed the brute away without hesitation.
Tips for using brute
- Brute is strongly insulting in French, so violent or agressif is often more neutral when describing behavior rather than condemning a person.
Other French words for “bully”
Arrête de martyriser ton frère.
Stop bullying your brother.