/vjɔ.lɑ̃/

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Translation

violent

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Word origin

From Latin violentus ('forceful, vehement'), formed on vis ('force, strength'). English 'violent' and 'violence' were borrowed from the same family.

Origin
Latin
Root
violentus
English cognates
violent, violence

Grammar

Feminineviolente
Masc pluralviolents
Fem pluralviolentes

Examples

tuiles .

A violent wind tore the tiles off the roof.

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The impact was so violent that the barrier gave way.

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Violent rain came down on the town.

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He felt a violent pain in his knee.

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This film is too violent for young children.

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This word is taught in chapter 21, lesson 3: violent, ambulance, boutique and 7 more words.