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    Révolte (en. Revolt)

    [ʁe.vɔlt]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of violently opposing authority.
    The revolt of oppressed peoples is legitimate.
    La révolte des peuples opprimés est légitime.
    Open conflict between different groups.
    The revolt broke out after months of tensions.
    La révolte a éclaté après des mois de tensions.
    A state of disobedience and refusal to obey.
    His revolt against the rules is well known.
    Sa révolte contre les règles est bien connue.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'revolta', derived from 'revolvere', which means to turn back.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    popular revolt
    A mass movement opposing authority.
    révolte populaire
    internal revolt
    Conflict or unrest within a group or country.
    révolte intérieure
    to be in revolt
    To express strong disagreement or disapproval.
    être en révolte

    Related Words

    rebel
    A person who rebels against authority.
    révolteur
    rebellion
    An organized act of revolt.
    rébellion
    insurrection
    An armed and collective movement of revolt.
    insurrection

    Slang Meanings

    Cultural revolt
    Today’s youth can express their cultural revolt through music.
    La jeunesse d'aujourd'hui peut exprimer sa révolte culturelle à travers la musique.
    Citizen revolt
    The citizen revolt has gained momentum on social media.
    La révolte citoyenne a pris de l'ampleur sur les réseaux sociaux.