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slaughter

/ˈslɔːtə/ /ˈslɔtɚ/

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noun

Abattage

The killing of animals, generally for food.

Examples :

"The community protested the proposed slaughter of deer in the park to control the population. "

La communauté a protesté contre l'abattage proposé de cerfs dans le parc pour contrôler la population.

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noun

Massacre, tuerie

A massacre; the killing of a large number of people.

Examples :

"The slaughter of innocent civilians shocked the world. "

Le massacre de civils innocents a choqué le monde.

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noun

Défaite, massacre

A rout or decisive defeat.

Examples :

"The opposing team's final game performance was a complete slaughter; they lost by a huge margin. "

La performance de l'équipe adverse lors du dernier match a été une défaite complète ; ils ont perdu avec une marge énorme.

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verb

Abattre, massacrer

To butcher animals, generally for food

Examples :

"The farmer will slaughter the pigs this week to sell the meat at the market. "

L'agriculteur va abattre les porcs cette semaine pour vendre la viande au marché.

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verb

Massacrer, tuer en masse

To massacre people in large numbers

Examples :

"The invading army began to slaughter the villagers. "

L'armée envahissante commença à massacrer les villageois.

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verb

Massacrer, abattre

To kill in a particularly brutal manner

Examples :

"The invaders slaughtered the villagers, leaving no one alive. "

Les envahisseurs ont massacré les villageois, ne laissant personne en vie.

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