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“martyr” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/maʁtiʁ/

Example

Il est devenu un martyr pour sa foi.

He became a martyr for his faith.

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How to say “martyr” in French

“Martyr” in French is martyr.

A person whose suffering or death becomes a public symbol of commitment to a cause.

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

Example sentences with martyr

La foule l'a pris pour un martyr après son arrestation.

The crowd took him for a martyr after his arrest.

Tips for using martyr

  • Martyr is masculine in French, while the feminine form is une martyre, with a final e.

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