Révolutionnaires (en. Revolutionaries)

[revolutionɛʁ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Individual who actively participates in a radical change in a political system.
The revolutionaries fought for freedom and equality.
Les révolutionnaires ont lutté pour la liberté et l'égalité.
Member of a movement seeking to overthrow a government.
The revolutionaries gathered to plan their action.
Les révolutionnaires se sont réunis pour planifier leur action.
Person who advocates new or radical ideas.
This writer is considered a revolutionary in the field of literature.
Cet écrivain est considéré comme un révolutionnaire dans le domaine de la littérature.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'revolution', from Latin 'revolutio', which means 'turning back'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

revolutionary in the political sense
Individual or action aimed at radically transforming the political system.
révolutionnaire au sens politique
revolutionary spirit
Attitude that promotes change and innovation.
esprit révolutionnaire

Related Words

revolution
Fundamental change in political or social organization.
révolution
insurrection
Act of rebellion against an established authority.
insurrection
reform
Moderate change in an existing system.
réforme

Slang Meanings

Militant
He is a true militant, a modern-day revolutionary.
Il est un vrai militant, un révolutionnaire des temps modernes.
Radical
His ideas are so radical that he is often referred to as a revolutionary.
Ses idées sont tellement radicales qu'il est souvent qualifié de révolutionnaire.