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    Proteste (en. Protest)

    /pʁɔtɛst/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Public expression of disagreement.
    The protest against the reform mobilized thousands of people.
    Le proteste contre la réforme a mobilisé des milliers de personnes.
    Statement in which disagreement is expressed.
    His protest was heard by the authorities.
    Son proteste a été entendu par les autorités.
    verb
    To express disagreement.
    They are protesting against injustices.
    Ils protestent contre les injustices.
    To oppose something publicly.
    Citizens protested during the demonstration.
    Les citoyens ont protesté lors de la manifestation.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'protestari', meaning 'to declare publicly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go on strike
    To manifest disagreement by stopping work.
    faire grève
    to act against
    To take measures to oppose something.
    agir contre
    to express one’s dissatisfaction
    To express one's dissatisfaction.
    exprimer son mécontentement

    Related Words

    to demonstrate
    To hold a public demonstration to express ideas.
    manifester

    Slang Meanings

    To cry scandal
    When he heard the news, he cried scandal.
    Quand il a entendu la nouvelle, il a crié au scandale.
    To stand up against
    They stood up against the unjust decisions made by the government.
    Ils se sont levés contre les décisions injustes prises par le gouvernement.