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offence

/əˈfɛns/

offencenoun

offences

/əˈfɛns/

Translations

offensesens de vexation, d'insulte ou d'affront

She took offence at his rude remarks during the meeting.

Elle a pris offense à ses remarques grossières pendant la réunion.

attaquesens sportif ou militaire

The coach believes the team's offence will overpower their rivals.

L'entraîneur pense que l'attaque de l'équipe surpassera ses rivaux.

infractionsens juridique général

He was charged with a serious offence after the incident.

Il a été inculpé pour une infraction grave après l'incident.

Additional translations

offensiveemploi militaire ou stratégique

Definitions

A breach of a law or rule; an illegal act.

He was charged with a serious offence after the incident.

Annoyance or resentment brought about by a perceived insult or disregard.

She took offence at his rude remarks during the meeting.

An attacking action or strategy; the act or means of attacking an opponent, especially in sports or military contexts.

The coach believes the team's offence will overpower their rivals.

Words or actions that cause hurt feelings, annoyance, or resentment; an insult or affront.

No offence intended, but I think your calculation is wrong.

Synonyms

offenceadjective

/əˈfɛns/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "offence provisions") to denote relation to an offence.

Translations

relatif à une infractionterme juridique, emploi attributif

The new offence provisions tighten legal loopholes.

Les nouvelles dispositions relatives à une infraction resserrent les failles juridiques.

Definitions

Relating to or connected with an offence; offence-related (used attributively).

The new offence provisions tighten legal loopholes.