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executioner in French

executioner in French is bourreau, bourrelle, exécuteur de la haute justice — executioner means a person whose job is to carry out death sentences.

executioner in French

bourreau
noun
An official person who carries out the capital punishment of a criminal.
bourrelle
noun
An official person who carries out the capital punishment of a criminal.
exécuteur de la haute justice
noun
An official person who carries out the capital punishment of a criminal.
exécuteur des hautes œuvres
noun
An official person who carries out the capital punishment of a criminal.
maître des hautes œuvres
noun
An official person who carries out the capital punishment of a criminal.

What does "executioner" mean?

  1. noun A person whose job is to carry out death sentences.
    "In medieval times, the executioner often wore a hood to hide his identity."
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executioner in a sentence

  • In medieval times, the executioner often wore a hood to hide his identity.

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What is "executioner" in French?

"executioner" in French is bourreau, bourrelle, exécuteur de la haute justice. executioner means: A person whose job is to carry out death sentences.

How do you use "executioner" in a sentence?

Example: "In medieval times, the executioner often wore a hood to hide his identity." In French, "executioner" is bourreau, bourrelle, exécuteur de la haute justice.

Are there other ways to say "executioner" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "executioner": bourreau, bourrelle, exécuteur de la haute justice, exécuteur des hautes œuvres, maître des hautes œuvres.

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