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In France, in 2021, disputes, unaccepted separations, jealousy, and the victim's illness are the main causes of acts of violence concerning homicides within couples. The motive varies according to the gender of the perpetrator. For women, disputes constitute the main cause of the act, but women also kill their partner out of jealousy or because they have been victims of violence. For men, the main cause of the act is unaccepted separation. Jealousy, disputes, and the victim's illness are also frequent causes of homicide of the partner.

The homicides recorded by the source include murders, assassinations, and intentional violence resulting in death without the intention to cause it.

In France, the number of homicides within couples has increased between 2016 and 2021.