Beaucoup de gens protestent contre la violence dans les films et les jeux vidéo.
English: Many people are protesting against violence in films and video games.
violence /vjolˈɑ̃s/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "violence".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- violence
- Translation
- violence
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "la".
| Dictionary form | violence |
|---|---|
| Article | la |
| Gender/article class | feminine |
| Regular/likely plural | violences |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + la violence
- Examples
- C'est la violence.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
La violence domestique est un problème grave dans tous les pays.
English: Domestic violence is a serious problem in every country.
Le film montre les effets terribles de la violence sur de jeunes enfants.
English: The film shows the terrible effects of violence on small children.
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