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    Insurrection (en. Insurrection)

    /ɛ̃.sy.ʁɛk.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An uprising or revolt of a group against authority.
    The insurrection broke out after decades of repression.
    L'insurrection a éclaté après des décennies de répression.
    An act of armed rebellion.
    The popular insurrection caused major political changes.
    L'insurrection populaire a provoqué des changements politiques majeurs.
    A movement of refusal against oppression.
    Insurrections in history have often led to reforms.
    Les insurrections dans l'histoire ont souvent conduit à des réformes.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'insurrectionem', meaning 'a rising up'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    popular insurrection
    Mass movement aimed at overthrowing authority.
    insurrection populaire
    to suppress an insurrection
    To face a rising with force.
    réprimer une insurrection
    armed insurrection
    Uprising that uses weapons against power.
    insurrection armée
    to call for insurrection
    To encourage or incite people to rebel.
    appeler à l'insurrection
    peaceful insurrection
    Non-violent protest movement.
    insurrection pacifique

    Related Words

    revolution
    A radical change in the political or social structure.
    révolution
    revolt
    An act of resistance or disobedience against authority.
    révolte
    reprisals
    Measures taken in response to an act of insurrection.
    représailles

    Slang Meanings

    improvised uprising.
    This demonstration turned into an improvised insurrection.
    Cette manif s'est transformée en insurrection improvisée.
    radical rebellion.
    This group advocates for a radical insurrection against the system.
    Ce groupe prône une insurrection radicale contre le système.