Chouans (en. Chouans)

/ʃuɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Supporter of chouannerie, an armed movement against the French Revolution.

The chouans fought to restore the monarchy in France.

Les chouans luttaient pour restaurer la monarchie en France.

Member of a Vendéan insurrection.

The chouans were often in disagreement with the republicans of the time.

Les chouans étaient souvent en désaccord avec les républicains de l'époque.

The term 'chouan' is thought to come from the word 'chouette,' used to refer to the warriors of the uprising in Brittany.

to be chouan

To be in disagreement or opposed to the revolution or republican ideas.

être chouan

chouannerie

Refers to the movement and actions of the chouans.

chouannerie

chouannerie

Insurgent royalist movement in France.

chouannerie

royalism

Political ideology advocating for monarchy.

royalisme

To use the term derogatorily to refer to someone with backward ideas.

That man is a true chouan with his ideas from another time.

Cet homme est un vrai chouan avec ses idées d'un autre temps.

Refers to actions deemed archaic or obsolete.

Why act like a chouan when we live in the 21st century?

Pourquoi agir comme un chouan alors que nous vivons au 21ème siècle ?