This is the 551st most frequent French word.
violences
The French word "violences" translates to "acts of violence" or "violence" in English.
Here, 'violences' is used to refer to acts of harm or aggression, specifically within a domestic setting.
Les violences domestiques doivent être prises au sérieux.
Domestic violence must be taken seriously.
In this sentence, 'violences' refers to aggressive or excessive actions by the police towards civilians.
Les manifestants déploraient les violences policières.
The protesters deplored police violence.
This phrase uses 'violences' figuratively to describe harmful speech rather than physical acts.