English–French

“executioner” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/buʁo/

Example

Le bourreau a exécuté le condamné ce matin.

The executioner put the condemned man to death this morning.

Illustration for bourreau (executioner)

How to say “executioner” in French

“Executioner” in French is bourreau.

A harsh figure who inflicts pain under an official role or through relentless personal behavior.

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

Example sentences with bourreau

Elle a décrit son ex comme un bourreau moral.

She described her ex as an emotional tormentor.

Tips for using bourreau

  • Bourreau is masculine, so the standard article is un, as in un bourreau; its figurative use often carries strong condemnation.

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