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offence Meaning in French (offence signification en français)

offense, infraction
offense in English:offence
Phonetic:ɔfɑ̃s
Plural: offences
Gender:Féminin
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La signification de offence en français est offense, infraction. (Une infraction est un acte illégal ou un crime qui enfreint une loi ou une règle, entraînant souvent une punition.)

Definitions of Offence

  1. 1
    noun
    infraction

    An offence is an illegal act or a crime that breaks a law or rule, often resulting in punishment.

    Une infraction est un acte illégal ou un crime qui enfreint une loi ou une règle, entraînant souvent une punition.

  2. 2
    noun
    offense

    Offence can refer to the feeling of being upset, annoyed, or angry because of something someone has said or done.

    L'offense peut faire référence au sentiment d'être contrarié, agacé ou en colère à cause de quelque chose que quelqu'un a dit ou fait.

Example Sentences

“He was charged with a serious offence.”

Il a été accusé d'une infraction grave.

“She took offence at his rude comments.”

Elle a pris offense de ses commentaires grossiers.

“Committing an offence can lead to legal consequences.”

Committing an offence can lead to legal consequences.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

crimeviolationoutrage

In English:

crimemisdemeanortransgressionviolation

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

complimentlouange

Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveoffend
agent nounoffender
adjectiveoffensive
adverboffensively

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

take offenceexpression

To feel insulted or hurt by something someone says or does.

no offenceexpression

Used to say that you do not mean to upset someone by what you are about to say.

cause offencecollocation

To say or do something that makes someone feel upset or angry.