repress in French
repress in French is réprimer, opprimer, represser — repress means to use force to stop an uprising, protest, or similar unrest from growing.
repress in French
réprimer
(transitive) To forcefully prevent an upheaval from developing further.
opprimer
(transitive) To forcefully prevent an upheaval from developing further.
represser
To press again.
retenir
(transitive, by extension) To check; to keep back.
What does "repress" mean?
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verb To use force to stop an uprising, protest, or similar unrest from growing.
"The government sent troops to repress the demonstrations."
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verb To hold back or restrain a feeling, urge, or reaction.
"He struggled to repress a laugh during the serious meeting."
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repress in a sentence
- The government sent troops to repress the demonstrations.
- He struggled to repress a laugh during the serious meeting.
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What is "repress" in French?
"repress" in French is réprimer, opprimer, represser. repress means: To use force to stop an uprising, protest, or similar unrest from growing.
How do you use "repress" in a sentence?
Example: "The government sent troops to repress the demonstrations." In French, "repress" is réprimer, opprimer, represser.
Are there other ways to say "repress" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "repress": réprimer, opprimer, represser, retenir.
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