English–French

“violate” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃tʁəvəniʁ/

Example

Cette action contrevient à la loi.

This action violates the law.

Illustration for contrevenir (violate)

How to say “violate” in French

“Violate” in French is contrevenir.

A rule met by an act that pushes against its proper force.

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

Example sentences with contrevenir

Cela contrevient aux règles que nous avons établies.

That violates the rules we established.

Tips for using contrevenir

  • Contrevenir normally takes the preposition à before the rule, law, or requirement affected.

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