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vigilante in French

vigilante in French is justicier — vigilante means a person who takes it upon themselves to punish wrongdoing or enforce justice without legal authority.

vigilante in French

justicier
noun
A person who acts outside of legal authority, often violently, to punish or avenge a crime, right a perceived wrong, etc.

What does "vigilante" mean?

  1. noun A person who takes it upon themselves to punish wrongdoing or enforce justice without legal authority.
    "The film follows a vigilante who hunts down criminals the police can't catch."
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vigilante in a sentence

  • The film follows a vigilante who hunts down criminals the police can't catch.
  • Local vigilantes patrolled the streets after a string of break-ins.

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What is "vigilante" in French?

"vigilante" in French is justicier. vigilante means: A person who takes it upon themselves to punish wrongdoing or enforce justice without legal authority.

How do you use "vigilante" in a sentence?

Example: "The film follows a vigilante who hunts down criminals the police can't catch." In French, "vigilante" is justicier.

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