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inceste

incest

noun an-SEHST Rare

Origin: Latin incestus (unchaste), from in- (not) + castus (pure)

Usage Note

Inceste is a masculine noun in French. The adjective incestueux/incestueuse means 'incestuous'. The topic is treated seriously in French law and literature; French law criminalises it under atteinte sexuelle incestueuse.

Examples

"L'inceste est un crime dans de nombreux pays."

Natural Translation

Incest is a crime in many countries.

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