émeutes
The English phrase "riots" is translated into French as émeutes.
The word émeute is typically used to describe civil unrest or violent public disturbances, often involving property damage or clashes with authorities.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is émeute. The noun is feminine, so the indefinite article used is une émeute.
Did you know?
- The word émeute is thought to derive from the Old French word emouvoir, which means to move or stir up, suggesting the 'movement' of a crowd.
- A 'riot' in a sports context, like fans fighting in a stadium, is more likely to be called incidents or troubles rather than émeute' in French news reports.
- French speakers often use the expression mettre le feu aux poudres (to light the powder keg) to describe the specific moment an émeute begins.
Examples in context
- De nombreux commerces ont été pillés durant les émeutes.Many businesses were plundered during the riots.This sentence is useful for describing businesses being plundered during the émeutes.Tatoeba #1118080 by sacredceltic, translation #1115847 by darinmex
- Suite aux émeutes, les actes de pillage dans les quartiers riches se sont multipliés.Following the riots, incidents of looting in affluent neighborhoods multiplied.This sentence is useful for noting how looting in affluent neighborhoods multiplied following the émeutes.Tatoeba #8922897 by lbdx, translation #5357893 by AlanF_US
- Il y a de bonnes raisons d'affirmer que Paris était le lieu de fréquentes émeutes même avant la révolution de 1789.There are good grounds for the view that Paris was the scene of frequent riots even before the revolution of 1789.This sentence is useful for stating that Paris was the scene of frequent émeutes before 1789.Tatoeba #390496 by Scott, translation #35050 by RoyalBee
- Des émeutes ont éclaté après le match de football.Riots broke out after the football match.
- Le gouvernement a dû faire face à de violentes émeutes .The government had to deal with violent riots.
- La manifestation pacifique a rapidement dégénéré en tumulte .The peaceful demonstration quickly turned into a riot.
- Le pays a connu de violentes insurrections suite à la crise économique.The country experienced violent insurrections following the economic crisis.
- Les émeutes urbaines ont ébranlé la capitale.Urban riots shook the capital.
- Les débordements ont conduit à des pillages et des incendies.Unruly behavior led to looting and fires.
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are discussing the news in a cafe.
- NathanTu as entendu parler des émeutes ?Did you hear about the riots?
- EmmaOui, c'est terrible ce qui se passe.Yes, what is happening is terrible.
- NathanJ'espère que les émeutes vont s'arrêter bientôt.I hope the riots will stop soon.
- EmmaMoi aussi, c'est très inquiétant.Me too, it's very worrying.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
