L'insurrection (en. The insurrection)

lɛ̃syʁɛkɥjɔ̃

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Movement of revolt aimed at overthrowing the current power.
The insurrection began at night.
L'insurrection a commencé dans la nuit.
Act of resistance and rebellion against an oppressive regime.
The insurgents declared the insurrection.
Les insurgés ont déclaré l'insurrection.
Phase of disobedience in a struggle for freedom.
The insurrection was brutally suppressed by the army.
L'insurrection a été brutalement réprimée par l'armée.

Etymology

From the Latin 'insurrectionem', meaning 'uprising'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

popular insurrection
Movement of uprising organized by the people.
l'insurrection populaire
to suppress an insurrection
To put an end to a revolt by force.
réprimer une insurrection
to proclaim the insurrection
To officially declare a revolt.
proclamer l'insurrection

Related Words

insurgent
Person who participates in an insurrection.
insurgé
revolution
Radical and rapid change in a society.
révolution
uprising
Action of rising up against authority.
soulèvement

Slang Meanings

Revolt
This is a real revolt, not just an insurrection.
C'est une vraie révolte, pas juste une insurrection.
Uprising
They talk about an uprising instead of just an insurrection.
Ils parlent d'un soulèvement au lieu d'une simple insurrection.