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    Protester (en. Protest)

    /pʁɔtɛste/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To express disagreement or objection.
    The students decided to protest against the education reform.
    Les étudiants ont décidé de protester contre la réforme de l'éducation.
    To express dissatisfaction.
    He protested loud and clear during the meeting.
    Il a protesté haut et fort lors de la réunion.
    To make a public statement to defend a cause.
    Many citizens are protesting for social justice.
    De nombreux citoyens protestent pour la justice sociale.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'protestari', meaning 'to bear witness against'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to protest against something
    To express disagreement regarding a decision or policy.
    protester contre quelque chose
    to protest for one's rights
    To fight for what is considered just and fair.
    protester pour ses droits
    to protest peacefully
    To demonstrate without resorting to violence.
    protester pacifiquement

    Related Words

    demonstration
    The act of gathering to express an opinion.
    manifestation
    disagreement
    Absence of consensus or harmony.
    désaccord
    opposition
    The act of opposing something.
    opposition

    Slang Meanings

    To rebel
    He is not afraid to rebel against the rules.
    Il n'a pas peur de se rebeller contre les règles.
    To make a buzz
    When he spoke, he really made a buzz among the protesters.
    Quand il a parlé, il a vraiment fait le buzz parmi les manifestants.