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    Directoire (en. Directory)

    [diʁɛktwaʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Political system that governed France between the French Revolution and the Consulate.
    The Directory was established after the Terror.
    Le Directoire a été établi après la Terreur.
    The government or authority that leads during this period.
    The Directory often faced political crises.
    Le Directoire était souvent confronté à des crises politiques.
    Era of French history marked by this regime.
    Art during the time of the Directory underwent significant changes.
    L'art au temps du Directoire a connu des évolutions significatives.

    Etymology

    The word 'directoire' comes from the Latin 'directori', meaning 'one who directs'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the Directory has fallen
    refers to the fall of the regime in 1799.
    le Directoire est tombé
    under the Directory
    indicates a period under this government.
    sous le Directoire
    the decisions of the Directory
    refers to the choices made by this authority.
    les décisions du Directoire

    Related Words

    Revolution
    Major political movement in France between 1789 and 1799.
    Révolution
    Consulate
    Regime that followed the Directory, led by Napoleon Bonaparte.
    Consulat
    Terror
    Period of violence during the Revolution, preceding the Directory.
    Terreur

    Slang Meanings

    Call to order in case of disorganization.
    We need a directory to bring order back to this group.
    On a besoin d'un directoire pour remettre de l'ordre dans ce groupe.
    Reference to authoritarian leadership.
    Don't be so domineering, allow a little freedom for others.
    Ne sois pas si directoire, laisse un peu de liberté aux autres.