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breach in French

breach in French is brèche, infraction, violation — breach means a failure to follow a law, agreement, or rule.

breach in French

brèche
noun
A gap or opening made by breaking or battering, as in a wall, fortification or levee / embankment; the space between the parts of a solid body rent by violence.
infraction
noun
(legal) A breaking or infraction of a law, or of any obligation or tie; violation; non-fulfillment.
violation
noun
(legal) A breaking or infraction of a law, or of any obligation or tie; violation; non-fulfillment.
brouille
noun
A breaking up of amicable relations, a falling out.

What does "breach" mean?

  1. noun A failure to follow a law, agreement, or rule.
    "Sharing your password with others is a breach of the website's rules."
  2. noun A gap made by breaking through something solid, such as a wall or defence.
    "The storm left a wide breach in the sea wall near the harbour."
  3. verb To break through or violate something.
    "If you breach the contract, you may have to pay compensation."
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breach in a sentence

  • Sharing your password with others is a breach of the website's rules.
  • Leaking the client's data was a serious breach of confidentiality.
  • The storm left a wide breach in the sea wall near the harbour.
  • Workers rushed to seal the breach in the dam before the water rose.

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What is "breach" in French?
"breach" in French is brèche, infraction, violation. breach means: A failure to follow a law, agreement, or rule.
How do you use "breach" in a sentence?
Example: "Sharing your password with others is a breach of the website's rules." In French, "breach" is brèche, infraction, violation.
Are there other ways to say "breach" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "breach": brèche, infraction, violation, brouille.
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