Révoltes (en. Revolts)

/ʁe.vɔlt/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Uprising against an established authority.
The revolts of 1968 marked the history of France.
Les révoltes de 1968 ont marqué l'histoire de la France.
Movement of popular discontent.
Revolts broke out in several cities.
Des révoltes ont éclaté dans plusieurs villes.
Manifesto of opposition to a system.
Social revolts seek to denounce injustices.
Les révoltes sociales cherchent à dénoncer les injustices.

Etymology

From the verb 'revolt', derived from the Latin 'revoltere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

popular revolts
Mass movements that oppose authority.
révoltes populaires
armed revolts
Uprisings involving the use of force.
révoltes armées
student revolts
Student demonstrations calling for change.
révoltes estudiantines

Related Words

revolt
Action of inciting revolt.
révolter
rebellion
Act of resistance against authority.
rébellion
revolution
Radical and often violent change within a system.
révolution

Slang Meanings

Revolt in an informal context.
It is a revolt when everyone refuses to follow the rules.
C'est une révolte quand tout le monde refuse de suivre les règles.
Rebellion against expectations.
His way of living is a true revolt against society.
Sa façon de vivre est une vraie révolte contre la société.