Enfreindre
Example: Il ne faut jamais enfreindre les règles de sécurité au travail.
Definition
"Enfreindre" means to violate or break a rule, law, or agreement. It refers to the act of not following established regulations or guidelines, such as when someone does not comply with safety rules at work.
Etymology
The French verb "enfreindre" comes from the Latin word "infringere," meaning to break or violate. It combines "in-" (into) with "frangere" (to break). Did you know? The word shares roots with English terms like 'infringe,' highlighting its legal and rule-related connotations.
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"Enfreindre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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