/vjɔ.lɑ̃/
Translation
violent
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
Examples
tuiles .
A violent wind tore the tiles off the roof.
barrière cédé.
The impact was so violent that the barrier gave way.
' abattue .
Violent rain came down on the town.
au .
He felt a violent pain in his knee.
.
This film is too violent for young children.
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