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    Protestation (en. Protest)

    /pʁɔ.tɛs.ta.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action of protesting against a situation or a decision.
    The students' protest was heard by the administration.
    La protestation des étudiants a été entendue par l'administration.
    Formal declaration of disagreement.
    His protest was ignored by his colleagues.
    Sa protestation a été ignorée par ses collègues.
    Public demonstration to express dissatisfaction.
    Thousands of people participated in the protest.
    Des milliers de personnes ont participé à la protestation.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'protestatio', which means 'declaration' or 'protest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a protest
    to officially express a disagreement.
    faire une protestation
    to protest against something
    to publicly oppose a decision or situation.
    protester contre quelque chose
    to highlight a protest
    to bring out a declaration of disagreement.
    mettre en avant une protestation

    Related Words

    to protest
    To express disagreement or opposition.
    protester
    to refuse
    To refuse to accept something due to disagreement.
    récuser
    to contest
    To oppose a decision or opinion.
    contester

    Slang Meanings

    Demo
    We are going to the demo this weekend.
    On va à la manif ce week-end.
    Strike
    The workers are on strike to make their protest heard.
    Les ouvriers sont en grève pour faire entendre leur protestation.