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affront

/əˈfrʌnt/

affrontnoun

affronts

/əˈfrʌnt/

Translations

His comments were seen as an affront to the entire community.

Ses remarques ont été perçues comme un affront à toute la communauté.

Additional translations

outragePlus soutenu; utilisé pour une offense grave ou publique.

insulteSens courant quand il s’agit d’une parole ou d’un geste offensant.

Definitions

An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.

His comments were seen as an affront to the entire community.

Synonyms

affrontverb

affronted

Past Simple

affronted

Past Participle

affronting

ing-form

/əˈfrʌnt/

Translations

He affronted her by making a rude comment about her work in front of the entire team.

Il l’a insultée en faisant une remarque désobligeante sur son travail devant toute l’équipe.

Additional translations

affronterSens rare: faire face à quelque chose de difficile ou dangereux avec audace.

offenserEmploi plus général, quand il s’agit de blesser ou heurter quelqu’un.

Definitions

To insult or offend someone openly and intentionally.

He affronted her by making a rude comment about her work in front of the entire team.

To face or encounter (something challenging or dangerous) boldly or defiantly.

The small nation had to affront the threat of invasion with limited resources.

Synonyms