English–French
“insult” in French
How to say “insult” in French
“Insult” in French is injure.
A verbal blow aimed at a person's dignity.
Example sentences with injure
Elle a reçu des injures sur les réseaux sociaux.
She received insults on social media.
Tips for using injure
- Injure is a feminine noun, so the usual singular form is une injure and the common plural is les injures.
Other French words for “insult”
Ne lui fais pas d'affront, il est sensible.
Don't insult him; he's sensitive.
Il a reçu une insulte.
He received an insult.
Il a interprété la remarque comme une offense personnelle.
He interpreted the remark as a personal insult.
Quel outrage !
What an insult!
Ne m'insulte pas, s'il te plaît.
Please don't insult me.