English–French

“harassment” in French

French

Alsoharcèlement

Pronunciation

IPA/bʁimad/

Example

Il a quitté la réunion à cause des brimades.

He left the meeting because of the harassment.

Illustration for brimade (harassment)

How to say “harassment” in French

“Harassment” in French is brimade.

A series of petty verbal or social blows that gradually wears someone down.

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

Example sentences with brimade

En classe, certains élèves font des brimades aux nouveaux.

In class, some students harass the newcomers.

Tips for using brimade

  • Brimade is feminine, so the standard article is une: une brimade and des brimades.

Other French words for “harassment”

Il a été victime de harcèlement au travail.

He was a victim of harassment at work.

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