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abuse Meaning in French (abuse signification en français)

nounabus, maltraitance
verbmaltraiter
abus in English:abuse
Phonetic:a-bu
Plural: abuses
Gender:Masculin
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de abuse en français est abus, maltraitance, maltraiter. (L'usage impropre ou nuisible de quelque chose, comme le pouvoir, les drogues ou un privilège.)

Definitions of Abuse

  1. 1
    noun
    abus

    The improper or harmful use of something, such as power, drugs, or a privilege.

    L'usage impropre ou nuisible de quelque chose, comme le pouvoir, les drogues ou un privilège.

  2. 2
    noun
    maltraitance

    Cruel and violent treatment of a person or animal, often causing physical or psychological harm.

    Traitement cruel et violent d'une personne ou d'un animal, causant souvent un préjudice physique ou psychologique.

  3. 3
    verb
    maltraiter

    To treat a person or animal with cruelty or violence, or to misuse something.

    Traiter une personne ou un animal avec cruauté ou violence, ou mal utiliser quelque chose.

Example Sentences

“He was accused of abuse of power.”

Il a été accusé d'abus de pouvoir.

“Child abuse is a serious crime in any society.”

La maltraitance des enfants est un crime grave dans toute société.

“You should never abuse animals or treat them badly.”

Vous ne devriez jamais maltraiter les animaux ou les traiter durement.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

excèsdébordementviolence

In English:

misusemistreatmentexploitationharmill-treatment

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

respectbienveillanceusage correct

In English:

Inflected Word Forms

past tenseabused
present participleabusing
agent nounabuser
adjectiveabusive
adverbabusively

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

abuse of powercollocation

The use of one's official authority or position in an improper or harmful way.

child abusecollocation

The mistreatment of a child, either physically, emotionally, or sexually.

substance abusecollocation

The excessive use of psychoactive drugs, such as alcohol, pain medications, or illegal drugs.