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    Fronde (en. Sling)

    /fʁɔ̃d/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A throwing instrument made of two arms and a cord, used to project projectiles.
    Children played with slings to throw stones.
    Les enfants jouaient avec des frondes pour lancer des pierres.
    A political rebellion, especially in France in the 17th century.
    The Fronde was a major conflict during the reign of Louis XIV.
    La Fronde était un conflit majeur durant le règne de Louis XIV.
    The movement of someone who opposes an authority.
    His sling against the system earned him significant criticism.
    Sa fronde contre le système lui a valu de nombreuses critiques.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'funda' which means band or strap.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lottery sling
    A sling used in the context of target shooting.
    fronde de lot
    rebels
    People who actively oppose an authority or a decision.
    frondeurs

    Related Words

    rebel
    A person who participates in a revolt or takes a stand against authority.
    frondeur
    foliage
    The foliage of a tree or plant.
    frondaison

    Slang Meanings

    Rebellion or dissent
    He launched a rebellion against the new rules.
    Il a lancé une fronde contre les nouvelles règles.
    Sharp criticism
    His dissent on social media received a lot of attention.
    Sa fronde sur les réseaux sociaux a eu beaucoup d'écho.