Usage Note
Venger is used both directly (venger quelqu'un, 'to avenge someone') and reflexively (se venger de, 'to take revenge on'). The reflexive form is more common in everyday speech. The related noun is vengeance, and the person who takes revenge is called a vengeur (m) or vengeresse (f).
Examples
"Il veut se venger de ses ennemis."
Natural Translation
He wants to take revenge on his enemies.
Literal Translation
He wants himself revenge of his enemies
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