What does viol in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word viol in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use viol in French.

The word viol in French means rape, violation, violation, gang rape. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word viol

rape

nom masculin (rapport sexuel forcé) (sexual offence)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le viol est passible d'une lourde peine de prison.
Rape is punishable by a stiff prison sentence.

violation

nom masculin (transgression)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le viol du secret professionnel est passible de poursuites.
The violation of trade secrets is liable to prosecution.

violation

nom masculin (non-respect de [qch]) (breach)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Fouiller les affaires d'autrui, c'est le viol de son intimité.
Rummaging through other people's things is a violation of their privacy.

gang rape

nom masculin (viol à plusieurs)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Cette fille a été victime d'un viol en réunion dans les caves de son immeuble.

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