English–French

“repression” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁepʁesjɔ̃/

Example

La répression policière a été violente pendant la manifestation.

Police repression was violent during the demonstration.

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How to say “repression” in French

“Repression” in French is répression.

An official hand pressing behavior or ideas down through force, restriction, or punishment.

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

Example sentences with répression

La répression politique a suscité des protestations internationales.

Political repression sparked international protests.

Tips for using répression

  • In French political contexts, répression usually names coercive action by authorities, while English repression also commonly refers to psychological suppression.

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