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violeur

rapist

noun vyo-LUR Rare

Usage Note

violeur is derived from the verb violer (to rape). The feminine form violeuse exists but is rarely used. In legal and journalistic contexts the preferred compound is auteur de viol to avoid gendered noun forms. This word appears in serious crime reporting and legal proceedings.

Examples

"Le violeur a été condamné à dix ans."

Natural Translation

The rapist was sentenced to ten years.

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