Tyrans (en. Tyrants)

/ti.ʁɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Dictator or sovereign who exercises power oppressively.

Tyrants are often overthrown by the people's revolt.

Les tyrans sont souvent renversés par la révolte du peuple.

Person exercising excessive control or abuses of power.

In certain regimes, tyrants rule by fear.

Dans certains régimes, les tyrans règnent par la peur.

Remembers historical figures who held authoritative power.

The tyrants of history are often studied in political science courses.

Les tyrans de l'histoire sont souvent étudiés dans les cours de sciences politiques.

From Latin 'tyrannus', derived from Greek 'tyrannos' meaning 'arbitrary ruler'.

to fall under the yoke of a tyrant

to become submissive to an oppressive leader.

tomber sous le joug d'un tyran

to reign like a tyrant

to exercise authoritarian and cruel power.

régner en tyran

to be the tyrant of one's house

to exercise strict control at home.

être le tyran de sa maison

tyranny

oppressive rule of a tyrant.

tyranie

dictatorship

government exercised by a single individual or a small group.

dictature

oppression

brutal submission of one group by another.

oppression

He's a tyrant!

When he forbade going out, everyone said: He's a tyrant!

Quand il a interdit de sortir, tout le monde a dit : C'est un tyran !

To act like a tyrant

She keeps acting like a tyrant at the office.

Elle n'arrête pas d'agir en tyran au bureau.