English–French
“slaughter” in French
How to say “slaughter” in French
“Slaughter” in French is carnage.
The chaotic aftermath of a slaughter, with widespread destruction and many victims.
Example sentences with carnage
Après l'explosion, la place ressemblait à un carnage.
After the explosion, the square looked like a massacre.
Tips for using carnage
- French carnage also has a figurative informal use for a disastrous mess or crushing defeat, as in C'était un carnage.
Other French words for “slaughter”
Ils ont massacré toute la population.
They slaughtered the entire population.