dictator in French
dictator in French is dictateur, dictatrice — dictator means a leader who rules a country with total power and does not allow any opposition.
dictator in French
dictateur
A totalitarian leader of a country, nation, or government.
dictatrice
A totalitarian leader of a country, nation, or government.
What does "dictator" mean?
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noun A leader who rules a country with total power and does not allow any opposition.
"The dictator banned newspapers and punished anyone who spoke against him."
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noun In ancient Rome, an official given complete control of the state for a fixed period, usually to lead in wartime.
"The Roman Senate appointed a dictator to lead the army for six months."
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noun Someone in charge who controls others in a harsh and unfair way.
"Our old boss was a real dictator who never listened to anyone's ideas."
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dictator in a sentence
- The dictator banned newspapers and punished anyone who spoke against him.
- Many people lived in fear while the dictator stayed in power for decades.
- The Roman Senate appointed a dictator to lead the army for six months.
- After the war ended, the Roman dictator gave up his power as the law required.
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What is "dictator" in French?
"dictator" in French is dictateur, dictatrice. dictator means: A leader who rules a country with total power and does not allow any opposition.
How do you use "dictator" in a sentence?
Example: "The dictator banned newspapers and punished anyone who spoke against him." In French, "dictator" is dictateur, dictatrice.
Are there other ways to say "dictator" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "dictator": dictateur, dictatrice.
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