English–French

“oppression” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/opʁesjɔ̃/

Example

Nous devons lutter contre l'oppression.

We must fight against oppression.

Illustration for oppression (oppression)

How to say “oppression” in French

“Oppression” in French is oppression.

An inward pressure that makes the body or spirit feel tightly constrained.

Full entry for oppression: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with oppression

Il ressent une oppression dans la poitrine.

He feels oppression in his chest.

Tips for using oppression

  • For a physical symptom, French commonly uses the phrase une sensation d'oppression rather than oppression alone.

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