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    Girondins (en. Girondins)

    /ʒiʁɔ̃dɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Members of a French political group active during the French Revolution, supportive of moderate reforms.
    The Girondins often disagreed with the Montagnards.
    Les Girondins ont souvent été en désaccord avec les Montagnards.
    Supporter of Girondinism, which favored a more moderate approach towards the monarchy.
    The National Assembly was divided between Girondins and Montagnards during the Revolution.
    L'Assemblée nationale était divisée entre Girondins et Montagnards durant la Révolution.
    The Girondins played a crucial role in the early days of the French Republic.
    Elected from the provinces, the Girondins had a more liberal vision.
    Élus de province, les Girondins avaient une vision plus libérale.
    The Girondins sought a constitutional government.
    Their efforts to establish a stable government were thwarted by revolutionary forces.
    Leurs efforts pour établir un gouvernement stable ont été contrecarrés par les forces révolutionnaires.
    The term 'Girondin' is often used to refer to a moderate in politics.
    In the course of debates, he was referred to as a Girondin due to his conciliatory proposals.
    Dans le cadre de débats, il a été traité de Girondin en raison de ses propositions conciliantes.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the Gironde, a region of France, from which several of its influential members originated.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the Girondins in power
    A symbol of moderate politics during the Revolution.
    les Girondins au pouvoir
    conflict between Girondins and Montagnards
    A major conflict that divided French revolutionaries.
    conflit entre Girondins et Montagnards
    Girondinism
    Political ideology favoring moderation and reforms.
    Girondinisme

    Related Words

    Montagnards
    Political opponents of the Girondins, favoring radical measures.
    Montagnards
    French Revolution
    Historical movement that led to the establishment of the Republic in France.
    Révolution française
    National Convention
    Assembly that governed France during the Revolution, where the Girondins had a strong presence.
    Convention nationale

    Slang Meanings

    Moderate in politics
    He is so Girondin in his ideas, he avoids conflicts.
    Il est si Girondin dans ses idées, il évite les conflits.
    A politician who prefers to negotiate
    Don't be a Girondin in this situation, you need to make a decision.
    Ne sois pas un Girondin dans cette situation, il faut prendre une décision.