offend in French
offend in French is insulter, vexer, offenser — offend means to hurt someone's feelings or upset them, often unintentionally.
offend in French
insulter
vexer
offenser
(transitive) To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.
déplaire
(transitive) To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.
blesser
(obsolete, transitive, archaic, biblical) To cause to stumble; to cause to sin or to fall.
What does "offend" mean?
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verb To hurt someone's feelings or upset them, often unintentionally.
"His blunt comment offended several people at the table."
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verb To break a law or moral rule.
"The company's practices clearly offended against basic safety standards."
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offend in a sentence
- His blunt comment offended several people at the table.
- She didn't mean to offend anyone with her joke.
- The company's practices clearly offended against basic safety standards.
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What is "offend" in French?
"offend" in French is insulter, vexer, offenser. offend means: To hurt someone's feelings or upset them, often unintentionally.
How do you use "offend" in a sentence?
Example: "His blunt comment offended several people at the table." In French, "offend" is insulter, vexer, offenser.
Are there other ways to say "offend" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "offend": insulter, vexer, offenser, déplaire, blesser.
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