L'émeute (en. The riot)

/lemœt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An event where a crowd gathers and assaults people or property.

The riot broke out after the government's decision.

L'émeute a éclaté après la décision du gouvernement.

Sometimes violent protest by a group against injustices.

Riots occurred in the city due to tax increases.

Des émeutes ont eu lieu dans la ville à cause des augmentations de taxes.

Disruption of public order by a large number of people.

The riot required police intervention.

L'émeute a nécessité l'intervention de la police.

From Old French *emeute*, from *emouvoir* which means to excite or disturb.

to cause a riot

To participate in a riot or provoke disturbances.

faire l'émeute

popular riot

A riot that is supported by a broad segment of the population.

émeute populaire

street riot

Disturbances occurring in public spaces.

émeute de rue

demonstration

Public gathering expressing demands.

manifestation

revolt

Refusal to obey authority.

révolte

agitation

State of excitement often linked to dissatisfaction.

agitation

Mess

It was a mess over there, everyone was in a riot.

C'était le bazar là-bas, tout le monde était en émeute.

Heat

There was a lot of heat in the neighborhood, people went crazy.

Il y avait une grosse chauffe au quartier, les gens sont devenus fous.