What is 'menace' called in English?

'menace' in English is called "Threatens". Threatens refers to: Exprimer l'intention de causer du tort ou d'infliger une punition à quelqu'un.

How do you pronounce 'Threatens' and 'menace'?

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What is an example sentence for Threatens in French?

English: "He threatens to report them to the police." | French: "Il menace de les dénoncer à la police."

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English to French Dictionary

threatens Meaning in French (threatens signification en français)

menace, menacer

menace in English:threatens

Phonetic:mənɑs

Gender:Féminin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de threatens en français est menace, menacer. (Exprimer l'intention de causer du tort ou d'infliger une punition à quelqu'un.)

Definitions of Threatens

1
verb
menacer
To express an intention to inflict harm or punishment on someone.
Exprimer l'intention de causer du tort ou d'infliger une punition à quelqu'un.
2
verb
menacer
To put someone or something at risk of harm or danger.
Mettre quelqu'un ou quelque chose en danger de subir un préjudice ou un danger.
3
verb
menacer
To indicate an impending undesirable event or situation.
Indiquer un événement ou une situation indésirable imminente.

Example Sentences

casual

“He threatens to report them to the police.”

Il menace de les dénoncer à la police.

general

“The storm threatens to cause widespread damage.”

La tempête menace de causer des dégâts considérables.

general

“His health threatens to decline if he doesn't rest.”

Sa santé menace de décliner s'il ne se repose pas.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In English:

intimidatesmenaceswarnsbullies

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In English:

reassurescomforts protects

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivethreaten

past tensethreatened

present participlethreatening

nounthreat

agent nounthreatener

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

threaten with legal actioncollocation

To warn someone that legal proceedings will be initiated against them.

threaten to quitcollocation

To state an intention to resign from a job or position.

threaten a strikecollocation

To announce the possibility of workers refusing to work as a form of protest.