Tyran (en. Tyrant)

/tiʁɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

An individual who exercises absolute and oppressive power over a group or a country.

The tyrant ruled through terror, leaving no room for opposition.

Le tyran régnait par la terreur, sans laisser de place à l'opposition.

A person who abuses their authority.

She saw him as a tyrant, as he was so authoritarian in his management.

Elle le considérait comme un tyran, tant il était autoritaire dans son management.

From the Greek 'tyrannos', meaning 'sovereign'.

to bow out from the tyrant

To rid oneself of an authoritarian person.

tirer sa révérence au tyran

to be under the yoke of a tyrant

To be submissive to the authority of an oppressive leader.

être sous le joug d'un tyran

tyranny

Rule exercised by a tyrant, often using violence.

tyrannie

despotism

A method of government where power is exercised authoritatively.

despotisme

Oppressor

This team leader is a real tyrant; he gives no freedom.

Ce chef d'équipe est un vrai tyran, il ne laisse aucune liberté.

Little dictator

The teacher is a little tyrant; he cannot tolerate the slightest deviation.

Le professeur est un petit tyran, il ne supporte pas le moindre écart.