English–French
“riot” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/emøt/
Example
Une émeute a éclaté près de la place hier soir.
A riot broke out near the square last night.
How to say “riot” in French
“Riot” in French is émeute.
A crowd in collective motion overwhelms ordinary public order and leaves a scene of violence or destruction.
Example sentences with émeute
La police a réprimé l'émeute.
The police suppressed the riot.
Tips for using émeute
- Émeute is stronger than manifestation: manifestation can be peaceful, whereas émeute normally involves violence or destruction.