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insulter

insult

verb an-sewl-TEH Less Common

Origin: Latin insultare

Usage Note

Insulter means to verbally offend or abuse someone. The noun une insulte means 'an insult.' The related adjective insultant means 'insulting' or 'offensive.' This verb is regular -er and commonly used in both spoken and written French.

Examples

"Il l'a insultée devant tout le monde."

Natural Translation

He insulted her in front of everyone.

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