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    Révolter (en. To revolt)

    /ʁe.vɔl.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To provoke strong indignation or rebellion.
    The working conditions revolted the employees.
    Les conditions de travail ont révolté les employés.
    To give rise to opposition or a revolt.
    This decision outraged a large part of the population.
    Cette décision a révolté une grande partie de la population.
    To deeply disturb, cause a moral shock.
    The film shocked many viewers with its violence.
    Le film a révolté de nombreux spectateurs par sa violence.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'revoltere', meaning 'to turn back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to revolt against something
    To strongly oppose a situation or decision.
    révolter contre quelque chose
    to rebel
    To rise up, resist authority.
    se révolter

    Related Words

    revolt
    Action of strongly opposing authority.
    révolte
    indignation
    Feeling of anger in the face of injustice.
    indignation
    insurrection
    Armed revolt against an established power.
    insurrection

    Slang Meanings

    To be angry about something.
    He is really outraged by this injustice.
    Il est vraiment révolté par cette injustice.
    To express dissatisfaction strongly.
    She revolted everyone with her remarks.
    Elle a révolté tout le monde avec ses propos.