Usage Note
Viol is a serious legal and criminal term; the related verb violer covers both 'to rape' and 'to violate/break' (a law or treaty). The broader term violation is used for non-sexual transgressions. This word appears frequently in legal contexts and news reporting.
Examples
"Le viol est un crime grave."
Natural Translation
Rape is a serious crime.
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