violate in French
violate in French is violer, transgresser — violate means to break or fail to comply with a law, rule, or agreement.
violate in French
violer
(transitive) To break or disregard (a rule or convention).
transgresser
(transitive) To break or disregard (a rule or convention).
violer
(transitive) To rape.
What does "violate" mean?
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verb To break or fail to comply with a law, rule, or agreement.
"The company violated several safety regulations."
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verb To disturb or intrude on something that should be respected, such as someone's privacy or a sacred place.
"Reporters were accused of violating the family's privacy during their grief."
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violate in a sentence
- The company violated several safety regulations.
- Publishing the photos violated her right to privacy.
- Reporters were accused of violating the family's privacy during their grief.
- Climbing over the fence would violate the sanctity of the old burial ground.
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What is "violate" in French?
"violate" in French is violer, transgresser. violate means: To break or fail to comply with a law, rule, or agreement.
How do you use "violate" in a sentence?
Example: "The company violated several safety regulations." In French, "violate" is violer, transgresser.
Are there other ways to say "violate" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "violate": violer, transgresser.
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