§ What transgresser means
The French verb "transgresser" (pronounced trahns-greh-SAY) is a formal word that means to go against a rule, law, or moral standard. It's often used when someone crosses a line that has been set, whether it's a legal boundary or a social convention. Think of it as violating a principle or an established code of conduct.
- French Word
- Transgresser (verb)
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Definition
- To go beyond the bounds of (a moral principle or other established standard of behavior).
§ Examples of transgresser in use
Here are some practical examples to help you understand how to use "transgresser" in different contexts:
Il a transgressé la loi et doit en assumer les conséquences.
- Meaning
- He transgressed the law and must face the consequences.
Certains artistes aiment transgresser les conventions sociales.
- Meaning
- Some artists like to transgress social conventions.
Elle a le sentiment d'avoir transgressé ses propres valeurs.
- Meaning
- She feels she has transgressed her own values.
§ Similar words and when to use them
Understanding when to use "transgresser" versus other similar words is key to sounding natural in French. Here's a breakdown of some alternatives and their nuances:
Viola (violating): This is probably the closest synonym to "transgresser." "Viola" is very common and can be used for breaking laws, rules, or agreements. It's a bit more general than "transgresser."
Il a violé les termes du contrat.
- Meaning
- He violated the terms of the contract.
Enfreindre (to infringe, to break): "Enfreindre" is often used for breaking laws, regulations, or rules. It implies a more formal breach of established guidelines. It's quite similar to "transgresser" but perhaps a tiny bit less focused on moral or ethical boundaries and more on explicit rules.
Vous enfreignez le règlement intérieur.
- Meaning
- You are infringing on the internal regulations.
Désobéir (to disobey): This word is specifically about not obeying an order, a person, or an authority. It focuses on the act of refusal to comply. While transgressing can involve disobedience, "désobéir" is more direct about the act of not following instructions.
Les enfants ne doivent pas désobéir à leurs parents.
- Meaning
- Children must not disobey their parents.
Outrepasser (to overstep, to exceed): This verb is about exceeding a limit or going beyond what is allowed or expected. It's often used in the context of authority, power, or boundaries. It's close to "transgresser" when talking about limits, but "transgresser" carries a stronger sense of moral or legal breach.
Le ministre a outrepassé ses fonctions.
- Meaning
- The minister overstepped his duties.
When to use "transgresser": Use "transgresser" when you want to emphasize a serious breach of a moral principle, a law, or an established standard of behavior, often implying a deliberate crossing of a line that shouldn't be crossed. It has a slightly more formal and sometimes more severe connotation than some of its synonyms.
习语与表达
"Transgresser la loi"
To break the law
Il a transgressé la loi en conduisant trop vite. (He broke the law by driving too fast.)
neutral"Transgresser les règles"
To break the rules
Les enfants ont transgressé les règles en jouant au ballon dans la maison. (The children broke the rules by playing ball in the house.)
neutral"Transgresser les limites"
To overstep the boundaries
Il est important de ne pas transgresser les limites de la politesse. (It is important not to overstep the bounds of politeness.)
neutral"Transgresser un principe"
To violate a principle
Son comportement a transgressé un principe fondamental de l'éthique. (His behavior violated a fundamental principle of ethics.)
formal"Transgresser un serment"
To break an oath
Le chevalier a transgressé son serment de fidélité. (The knight broke his oath of loyalty.)
formal"Transgresser un interdit"
To violate a prohibition
Elle a transgressé l'interdit de parler pendant l'examen. (She violated the prohibition against speaking during the exam.)
neutral"Transgresser la morale"
To transgress morality
Certains actes transgressent la morale commune. (Some acts transgress common morality.)
formal"Transgresser les convenances"
To violate social norms
Son commentaire a transgressé les convenances. (His comment violated social norms.)
neutral"Transgresser un ordre"
To disobey an order
Le soldat a transgressé un ordre direct. (The soldier disobeyed a direct order.)
neutral"Transgresser le code"
To break the code
En révélant ces informations, il a transgressé le code de conduite. (By revealing this information, he broke the code of conduct.)
neutral自我测试 6 个问题
This sentence means 'One must not transgress the rules.' It's a common way to express a prohibition in French.
This sentence means 'He transgressed the law.' It uses the passé composé for a past action.
This sentence means 'You can transgress without limits.' It uses 'sans' (without) to express the absence of limits.
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