English–French

“violent” in French

French

Alsoviolent

Pronunciation

IPA/bʁytal/

Example

Il a été brutal avec moi.

He was violent toward me.

Illustration for brutal (violent)

How to say “violent” in French

“Violent” in French is brutal.

An unsoftened impact that can make conduct harsh or make change feel sudden and severe.

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

Example sentences with brutal

Il a reçu un coup brutal.

He received a brutal blow.

Tips for using brutal

  • The plural masculine form brutaux is pronounced like /bʁyto/, unlike singular masculine brutal.

Other French words for “violent”

Le film est trop violent pour les enfants.

The film is too violent for children.

“violent” in other languages