English–French
“lyncher” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/lɛ̃ʃœʁ/
Example
La police a identifié le lyncheur grâce aux vidéos.
The police identified the lyncher thanks to the videos.
How to say “lyncher” in French
“Lyncher” in French is lyncheur.
Someone in a crowd who contributes to collective punishment directed at an individual instead of a court decision.
Example sentences with lyncheur
Les habitants ont chassé le lyncheur avant l'arrivée de la police.
The residents chased the lyncher away before the police arrived.
Tips for using lyncheur
- French also uses lyncheur figuratively in phrases about collective public condemnation, but the word keeps its violent, accusatory force.