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Holocaust in French

Holocaust in French is Holocauste, Shoah, holocauste — Holocaust means (historical, capitalised) The mass murder of around six million European Jews by Nazi Germany during World War II.

Holocaust in French

Holocauste
proper noun
Shoah
proper noun
holocauste
noun

What does "Holocaust" mean?

  1. name (historical, capitalised) The mass murder of around six million European Jews by Nazi Germany during World War II.
    "Among Soloway’s congregants injured in the attack was Barbara Steinmetz, an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor who has become one of the most poignant symbols of the attack."
  2. noun Widespread destruction or slaughter, especially on a massive scale.
    "None will emerge the victor from this holocaust."
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Holocaust in a sentence

  • Among Soloway’s congregants injured in the attack was Barbara Steinmetz, an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor who has become one of the most poignant symbols of the attack.
  • The museum preserves the testimony of Holocaust survivors.
  • None will emerge the victor from this holocaust.
  • Historians describe some famines as a slow-moving holocaust.

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What is "Holocaust" in French?
"Holocaust" in French is Holocauste, Shoah, holocauste. Holocaust means: (historical, capitalised) The mass murder of around six million European Jews by Nazi Germany during World War II.
How do you use "Holocaust" in a sentence?
Example: "The museum preserves the testimony of Holocaust survivors." In French, "Holocaust" is Holocauste, Shoah, holocauste.
Are there other ways to say "Holocaust" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "Holocaust": Holocauste, Shoah, holocauste.
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